The widespread use of insecticides is making landscapes increasingly uninhabitable for insects. Global pesticide use is now at an all-time high, and there is clear evidence linking it to the decline in insect populations.
Cities worldwide are starting to take action, and have an increased focus on biodiversity. We know for a fact that biodiversity is declining, but understanding the scale of this decline is complicated as monitoring systems fall short or are close to non-existing. We believe that AI can help.
Our goal is to develop a real-time monitor of insect species activity in cities worldwide, providing insight into the synergies between climate, cities, and biodiversity.
As a Research Fellow at AMS, Åse is focusing on utilizing edgeAI technologies to monitor insect biodiversity. Together with highly skilled researchers at AMS, she uncovers the potential of monitoring insects in cities on a large scale.
In previous research, Åse has been working on challenges and opportunities in developing and adapting urban environmental sensing tools for ‘makers’. With a MSc in Informatics, her expertice ranges from low-cost sensing technologies and software development, to designing engaging workshops for tech students.
“The loss of biodiversity is a global crisis. With evolving low-cost sensing technologies, I aim to contribute to the development of monitoring systems for insect biodiversity in cities, helping to address the widespread decline we face today.”