DEVICE TO STOP HUMAN ANIMAL CONFLICT

“Protecting People, Preserving Wildlife – Technology for Coexistence.””

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Inspiration

Human–animal conflict is common along forest fringes, where people struggle to protect crops and livestock. Current solutions like solar fences, fire, and crackers often cause accidents, forest fires, and environmental harm. This not only risks lives but also affects biodiversity and sustainability. Our inspiration is to create an eco-friendly, safe, and community-friendly solution aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Tagline: “Protecting People, Preserving Wildlife – Technology for Coexistence.”

What it does

The device provides villagers with a safe and effective way to drive away intruding wild animals—especially during nights—without harming them or the environment. Unlike fire or crackers, it uses artificial flame effects, red light flashes, and background sounds to deter animals. This sustainable approach protects both human life and biodiversity, addressing SDG 3 (Good Health & Well-being), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 15 (Life on Land).

How we built it

Keeping sustainability in mind, we developed the device as a handheld rechargeable torch that produces a bright red flash, simulated fire visuals, and eco-friendly sound effects. It avoids harmful smoke or pollution, making it safer than conventional methods. Built for portability, villagers can carry it easily to protect themselves and their farmlands, aligning with SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Communities).

Challenges we ran into

Traditionally, fire and loud sounds drive away wild animals—but real fire causes risks of forest fires and pollution. Our challenge was to mimic these deterrents without environmental harm. We solved this by designing a system that creates artificial flame and safe background sounds while ensuring the device is rechargeable and smoke-free. This innovation supports SDG 13 (Climate Action) by preventing destructive forest fires.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

• Developed a device that reduces human–wildlife conflict without harming either side. • Portable, safe, and eco-friendly alternative to crackers or fire. • Rechargeable and reusable, reducing dependence on disposable or hazardous deterrents. • Promotes peaceful coexistence between humans and animals, directly supporting SDG 15 (Life on Land).

What we learned

We learned that technology must respect both human safety and biodiversity. Field testing with communities near forests helped us understand the effectiveness against different species and distances. Feedback-driven iterations ensure inclusivity and continuous improvement. This process builds community trust and aligns with SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities & Communities).

What's next for DEVICE TO STOP HUMAN ANIMAL CONFLICT

We plan to integrate IoT and motion-detection cameras so the device can detect animal movement automatically and trigger alerts. It will also feature a louder trumpet-horn sound and cover a larger area for greater community protection. These advancements will create a smart safety network, aligning with SDG 9 (Innovation) and SDG 11 (Resilient Communities), while continuing to protect life on land (SDG 15).

Devie demo link https://youtu.be/ReLTamfFB6Q Presentation link :https://youtu.be/cvkfdUnR9vs Try it out link https://youtu.be/eya1-w92EMo https://github.com/CHRISBINJAEDON/Innovative-minds.git

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  • api
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