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Falcon Monitoring Challenge (FMC)
Introduction
The Falcon Monitoring Challenge (FMC) is an innovative competition aimed at advancing the field of wildlife tracking and conservation through the development of sophisticated, noninvasive monitoring systems. As part of the prestigious IROS 2024 conference, the FMC intends to bring together leading minds in robotics, computer vision, data analysis, and wildlife biology to create solutions that can accurately track and analyze the movements of falcons within a controlled environment. This challenge aligns perfectly with Abu Dhabi's vision to preserve and protect its natural heritage
Description
This competition focuses on non-invasive falcon movement monitoring. With advances in intelligent robotics and system integration, the Falcon Monitoring Challenge (FMC) seeks to push the boundaries of wildlife tracking and behavioral analysis. Participants will design, develop, and deploy a sophisticated non-invasive systems capable of accurately tracking the movement of falcons, within a large enclosure. The competition aims to evaluate these systems in real-world-like scenarios, promoting innovation in wildlife monitoring technology. The challenge will take place in a purpose-built arena in Abu Dhabi during IROS 2024. Participants can participate either individually or in group, in the full challenge (prototyping the solution with hardware and custom software) or the partial challenge (propose custom software only and using the common cameras). They will be tasked with the monitoring of Falcons in realistic and dynamic environments, focusing on precision, innovation, and the ability to analyze complex behaviors.
Proposed Timeline
- Registration Stage: 14 August 2024 - Teams submit a 1-page document outlining their proposed solution.
- Exploring Stage: 14 September 2024 - Teams develop a proof of concept and capture preliminary data, submitting a 3-page report (and/or video).
- Final Stage: 14 October 2024 - Shortlisted teams demonstrate their solutions in various challenges within the competition arena.
Sample Scenarios
- Single Flying Object Scenario: Track a single object (e.g., drone or pigeon) within the enclosure.
- Multiple Flying Object Scenario: Track a multiple objects simultaneously flying inside the enclosure.
Organizers
- Tiago caldiera
- Anas Azzam
- Naoufel Werghi
- Dr Marwan Elrich
Local Chair
Dr. Hamad Karki
Mechanical Engineering,
Khalifa University
