Identifying birds like Pokémon: Kiwibit’s AI knows 10k species
kiwibit's bird feeder pro 4k uses ai to identify over 10,000 bird species and detect squirrels, bringing gamified nature tracking to backyards.
kiwibit has released the bird feeder pro 4k, a smart camera feeder that uses a proprietary algorithm to recognize more than 10,000 bird species and alert owners to visits, simulating a pokémon-like collection experience. the device features a 4k camera, solar panel, and two-way audio, but tests showed the ai sometimes counts a single bird's prolonged stay as multiple visits. this application signals a trend of embedding specialized ai models into consumer hardware for niche hobbies, moving beyond general-purpose assistants.