- Insectarium
The Insectarium team has received the award for scientific collaboration from the Institut d’administration publique du Québec (IAPQ) for its Antenna project, developed in partnership with MILA – Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute and the global Automated Monitoring of Insects (AMI) consortium.
Antenna is a unique collaborative platform that is transforming insect monitoring through artificial intelligence (AI). It makes it possible to process and analyze massive volumes of images, thereby accelerating research and biodiversity conservation.
An intersectoral approach
The project embodies open innovation by bringing together diverse areas of expertise: entomology, ecology, artificial intelligence, and computer science. It engages partners from municipal, provincial, national, and international organizations, as well as from the academic sector.
Antenna speeds up access to data that supports biodiversity conservation by enabling:
- Near real-time detection of forest and agricultural pests
- Monitoring of changes in species distribution
- The detection of new species
It’s worth remembering that insects make up about 80% of all species on Earth. They play a crucial role in biodiversity, from pollination to soil regeneration, and are central to ecological balance.
Through targeted AI solutions, the project is transforming the study of insects at a pivotal environmental moment and positioning Montréal as a global leader in biodiversity protection.
Discover how AI will revolutionize biodiversity conservation.