The Ai-Pocket Field Guide is a digital artifact, inspired by the Pokedex, designed for ecology guardians aged six and up. Called ASH, it aims to help children connect with and learn about the biodiversity around them. ASH is an AI-powered device that encourages active nature discovery through a point-and-click digital camera, turning the photos into instant animal cards filled with interesting facts. The project also involves designing a unique user interface for each animal card and providing a rewarding experience for parents. Developed by FINH, the project emphasizes education, biodiversity conservation, and nature exploration.
| Signal | Change | 10y horizon | Driving force |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI-powered field guide for ecology guardians | From traditional field guides to AI-based guides | More accessible and interactive learning experience | Loss in global biodiversity |
| Children using AI to connect, learn, and protect biodiversity | From disconnected learning to immersive, hands-on experience | Increased knowledge and commitment to environmental conservation | Accelerating loss in global biodiversity |
| ASH as a response to loss in global biodiversity | From lack of awareness to increased awareness | Improved understanding and conservation efforts | Accelerating loss in global biodiversity |
| AI turning photos into instant, fact-filled animal cards | From manual data collection to automated data generation | Efficient data collection and learning process | Accelerating loss in global biodiversity |
| Unique UI and collectible badges for engagement | From passive learning to engaging gamified experience | Increased motivation and interest in learning about biodiversity | Accelerating loss in global biodiversity |
| Parents have control over children’s data | From lack of control to parental control | Enhanced data privacy and transparency | Protecting children’s privacy |
| Use of open technologies for prototyping | From traditional prototyping to open technologies | Faster and cost-effective prototyping | Technological advancements |