Zoologram
Problem
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Extinct Species: Traditional zoos may not showcase extinct species, limiting their educational value.
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Wildlife Cruelty: Ethical concerns arise due to animal/plant welfare and captivity conditions in traditional zoos.
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Cost of Care: Care and conservation efforts strain a zoo's finances.
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Geographical Limitations: Traditional zoos have limited accessibility for remote audiences due to their fixed locations.
Solution
Design software and hardware to display holograms of existing and extinct species of flora and fauna to depict complex ecosystems from various parts of the world. The virtual zoo could be displayed in schools, museums, and Ministries without using much physical space. The zoo could also hold educational sessions about the environment within the virtual space using pre-recorded videos of teachers from around the world.
Role
Developer & UX designer
Team
Riya Arora: Team Leader
Vedika Anavekar: Backend & Hardware
Scope
8 months(Undergraduate coursework & SIH presentation)
Use Cases
Educational Institutions: Teachers can use virtual zoo visits to teach wildlife, biodiversity, and conservation.
Corporate Training: Eco-friendly companies can utilize virtual zoos for employee training and awareness.
Tourism and Entertainment: Virtual zoo visits offer wildlife exploration without harming flora and fauna or torturing species.
Wildlife Conservation Centers: Wildlife groups can use virtual zoos for prehistoric and endangered species awareness.
Solution Strategies and Features
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Technicalities
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The backend uses Node.js with the Express framework and socket.io for real-time communication.
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The frontend is built with React and integrates socket.io for connecting to the backend.
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MongoDB provides the database layer to store and retrieve data.
Dependencies: Hardware support to create the hologram LLM model and Gen AI dependency for generating choice-based animals.
Features
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Holographic Animal exhibits: Holographic exhibits of flora and fauna that provide a full 3D view of the species.
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Interactive Voiceover: Holographic guides provide species information. Engaging voiceovers explain the history and significance of each species.
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Voice-Based Q&A: Visitors can ask questions via voice commands. AI-driven Q&A system provides instant, informative responses.
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Multi-Language Support: Incorporate a language selection feature. Ensure content is accessible in multiple languages for global visitors.
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Hand Gesture-Based Interaction: Implement gesture recognition technology. Allow visitors to interact with holographic animals using hand gestures.