Exploring social learning in birds and primates with 2D-3D computer vision
Social learning
I work with amazing biologists from across the globe to understand how animals learn a thing or two about life from each other. I design computer vision based workflows to automate the process of behavior coding. Together, we explore how different individual learn crucial skills of life from each other. Currently, my collaborations involve work on Siberian Jays, Capuchin monkeys and Chimpanzees.
Siberian Jays
I want to explore more applications of 2D-3D animal tracking for behavior, conservation, or biodiversity monitoring. If you are interested in a discussion about 2D-3D tracking problems, I am happy to chat and consult. Do drop me an email at hnaik@ab.mpg.de.
I have started working with Alex Chan, Dr. Fumihiro Kano, and Dr. Micheal Griesser on the Siberian Jay project. We are developing a toolkit for tracking birds in 3D with multiple cameras based on the 3D-POP design. It’s the first attempt to bring 3D tracking in the wild. The project is funded by CASCB (The Centre of the Advanced Studies of Collective Behavior).
I am advising on designing a 3D tracking method for primates in a fresh collaboration with Nora Slania, Dr. Isabelle Laumer, and Richard Young from the group of Dr. Caroline Schuppli at MPI-AB. (Pictures coming soon).