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Teen invents award-winning device that can catch elephant poachers in real time
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Teen invents award-winning device that can catch elephant poachers in real time

Anika Puri, a recent MIT graduate, created an innovative device called EISa to combat elephant poaching. Inspired by her childhood trips to India, she noticed the unique movement patterns of elephants compared to humans, leading her to develop a low-cost AI tool that uses thermal imaging to detect poachers. This remarkable invention achieved over 90% accuracy in identifying humans during field tests. Winning the Peggy Scripps Award at the ISEF 2022, Puri's passion for technology and social good shines through her work.
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