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Foundational Models for Action and Behavior Recognition in the Animal Kingdom

The Grupo de Tratamiento de Imágenes (GTI) has successfully inaugurated its new seminar series, “Speaking in the Key of Science,” aimed at exploring the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Extended Reality (XR), and related fields. This initiative seeks to foster discussions on cutting-edge research and its applications across diverse domains.

A Promising Start: First Seminar on Foundational Models for Animal Behavior Recognition

The first seminar of the series, titled “Foundational Models for Action and Behavior Recognition in the Animal Kingdom,” took place on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the ETSI Telecomunicación, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. The session featured insightful presentations by Enmin Zhong and Carlos R. del-Blanco, who shared their expertise on how deep learning, computer vision, and neuroscience are revolutionizing the recognition of animal actions and behaviors.

 

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Key Insights and Discussions

Understanding animal behavior is a complex and multidisciplinary challenge with implications in biology, ecology, and artificial intelligence. The seminar provided an in-depth analysis of how foundational AI models are being leveraged to advance this field, addressing topics such as:

      • Training methodologies for action and behavior recognition models.
      • Challenges in generalizing AI models across different species.
      • Ethical considerations in the use of AI for studying animal behavior.
      • Practical applications in wildlife monitoring, conservation, and behavioral neuroscience.

A Well-Received Event with Engaging Discussions

The seminar attracted a diverse audience of researchers, students, and professionals interested in the intersection of AI and behavioral sciences. The engaging Q&A session allowed participants to delve deeper into the potential and limitations of current methodologies. Attendees also had the opportunity to receive a certificate of attendance, further encouraging participation in future sessions.

Looking Ahead: More Seminars to Come

The successful launch of “Speaking in the Key of Science” sets the stage for a series of thought-provoking discussions on cutting-edge technologies and scientific advancements. GTI is committed to continuing this initiative, bringing together experts from various disciplines to share knowledge and insights.

 

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