AI System to Rapidly Detect Invasive 'Murder Hornets' and Protect Bees

• VespAI is an AI system that can automatically detect Asian hornet invasions with over 99% accuracy to enable early eradication • Asian hornets are an invasive species that prey on bees and other pollinators, rapidly spreading across Europe, Asia, and the US • VespAI uses deep learning and cameras to visually identify Asian hornets and send alerts so their nests can be tracked and destroyed
• Early detection of Asian hornet invasions is key before populations exponentially grow in the first year • Field trials of VespAI on the island of Jersey have shown promising results for transforming Asian hornet management