NIGHTHAWK

NIGHTHAWK

Capstone Project
An automated, humane system for protecting free-range livestock from predatorial wildlife
DESIGNER(S)
IN COLLABORATION WITH
MAJOR
Industrial Design
FACULTY
Joe Costello
Noise is a deterrent that is both humane and effective. This concept utilizes pole-mounted infrared camera arrays, which surveil grazing areas for predatorial wildlife, along with drones containing parametric speakers that are deployed to fend off detected predators. The use of parametric speakers enables the drones to focus high-amplitude noise directly onto predators without disturbing livestock. The system would utilize smart-detection software to distinguish between friendly and harmful wildlife.
DESIGNER(S)
MAJOR
Industrial Design
FACULTY
Joe Costello
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
DIVISION OF DESIGN