Post by Griffith University

A prototype AI-powered camera incorporated into an intelligent road sign has detected and recorded a koala crossing a road in real-time on Redlands Coast, marking the first time this technology has been proven in the field 🐨 Griffith University has trialed the system on the Redlands Coast since March 2025. Using edge computing – which is a decentralised IT architecture that processes data near its source – and real-time video analysis, the technology demonstrated it could detect koalas in real time as they approached or crossed a road.  “This is more than a tech milestone – it’s a turning point. We now have the ability to intervene before tragedy strikes. Expanding this system could be a game-changer for koala conservation and road safety," Professor Jun Zhou said. “By creating responsive infrastructure that adapts to koala behaviour, we’re aiming to reduce road fatalities and safeguard one of Australia’s most iconic species.”