Cattle Detection (Surat Municipal Corporation)

Project Overview

This project was initiated through a collaboration between the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) and SVNIT's research laboratory. Our team developed an innovative solution for real-time cattle detection using computer vision and deep learning technologies, addressing a significant urban management challenge.

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Project Background

The Urban Challenge

Indian cities face unique challenges with stray cattle, including:

1. Traffic Safety Issues

   • Increased accident risks during peak hours

   • Unexpected road blockages

   • Night-time visibility concerns

2. Public Health Concerns

   • Sanitation issues in urban areas

   • Disease transmission risks

   • Food safety concerns near markets

3. Resource Management Challenges

   • Manual monitoring inefficiencies

   • Delayed response times

   • Strain on municipal resources

Project Objectives

1. Primary Goals

   • Develop an automated cattle detection system

   • Enable real-time monitoring through existing infrastructure

   • Create a scalable and maintainable solution

2. Technical Objectives

   • Achieve >90% detection accuracy

   • Process video feeds in real-time (25+ FPS)

   • Track timestamps of the detected

   • Minimize false positives

   • Create an intuitive user interface