Ash

The ASH - AI Pocket Field Guide is a fun and interactive tool that helps kids learn about nature while encouraging them to protect our planet's biodiversity.

Inspired by the beloved concept of the Pokedex, the ASH tool makes exploring the natural world exciting for children. With the growing concern over the decline in global biodiversity, ASH aims to teach kids why it’s crucial to safeguard our ecosystems and the variety of life they contain.

With ASH, kids get to engage in hands-on play as they discover the plants and animals around them. Using a simple point-and-click camera, they can snap pictures of everything from their pet cat to the interesting bugs they find outside. The real magic happens when these photos are transformed into detailed animal cards, giving them loads of information about each creature they encounter.

But it’s not just about fun and learning; ASH is also designed with parental oversight in mind. Parents can easily supervise the information collected by their kids, ensuring they stay safe and secure while exploring with the tool.

Thanks to advanced technology, such as SLS 3D printing and Google’s Coral board utilizing the iNaturalist dataset, ASH is built to recognize numerous species. This means every click of the camera not only sparks curiosity but also enriches children’s understanding of the world around them.