| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.20 |
| Liaison | Sarah Gilly |
| Submission Date | March 2, 2020 |
Stevens Institute of Technology
IN-47: Innovation A
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.50 / 0.50 |
Dibs
Sarkar Professor Civil Environmental and Ocean Engineering |
Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
Non-native pests are a scourge to forests that are valuable to industry and ecosystems. Stevens researchers in the Stevens Sensor Technology & Applied Research (STAR) Center developed and tested new technology that combines highly-sensitive vibration sensors, vibro-acoustic insect libraries and artificial intelligence to root out the dangerous pests hidden inside trees. Not only is the solution cost-effective and portable compared to other pest detection tools and techniques, but it can also identify the presence of pests before damage is even visually apparent on the surface of a tree, which will help limit the spread and protect more forest.
The Stevens team has applied for a patent on the technology and will continue to refine its system and signal processing algorithms, even as the modified system continues to undergo intensive testing in New Jersey parks.
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
The website URL where information about the innovation is available :
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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