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Field tripJune 10, 2024

Notes from the field

After months of development, Map of Life XPrize rainforest team ventures into the Amazon for final testing prep

Field Trip Highlights:

  • Drone Flights: Successfully conducted multiple drone flights to capture high-resolution imagery and video of the rainforest canopy.
  • eDNA Testing: Collected environmental DNA samples from various locations to analyze biodiversity and ecosystem health.
  • Team Collaboration: Enhanced team coordination and data collection methods through real-time communication tools and shared digital platforms.
  • Data Integration: Integrated drone imagery and eDNA data into our central database for comprehensive analysis and reporting.

For more information, read about our team here.

SemifinalJuly 23, 2023

The Map of Life Rapid Assessments team is one of six finalists for XPRIZE rainforest

It was a whirlwind of a week full of tweaking and fine-tuning for the Map of Life Rapid Assessments team during the XPRIZE Rainforest Semifinals competition. Backed by a fleet of semi-autonomous drones, remotely connected local species experts, and the Map of Life biodiversity platform, the team identified more than 150 unique species in Singapore’s central rainforest, propelling them to the Finals stage of the competition.

Map of Life Rapid Assessments Team one of six Finalists for XPRIZE Rainforest

  • Competition Overview: The XPRIZE Rainforest is a global 5-year, $10 million competition aimed at enhancing our understanding of tropical rainforest ecosystems through rapid and autonomous technology.
  • Team Achievements: The Map of Life Rapid Assessments team identified over 150 unique species in Singapore’s central rainforest during the Semifinals, using semi-autonomous drones and the Map of Life biodiversity platform.
  • Innovative Technology: The team employed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to collect visual and audio samples, which were then processed through a machine learning pipeline for species identification.
  • Local Expertise: Local species experts reviewed and identified digital specimens, extending the impact of their knowledge and expertise.
  • MOLRA Dashboard: An interactive cloud-based interface that links Map of Life’s species information to local survey data, providing real-time biodiversity and conservation insights.
  • Future Goals: The team aims to further develop their solution for future deployments and bridge local surveys with global data to generate new biodiversity insights.

For more information, read about our team here.