Computer Science and Biology Come Together to Make Tree Identification a Snap
Monday, May 2, 2011 - 14:00
in Mathematics & Economics
The University of Maryland, Columbia University and the Smithsonian Institution have pooled their expertise to create the world's first plant identification mobile app using visual search - Leafsnap. This electronic field guide allows users to identify tree species simply by taking a photograph of the tree's leaves. In addition to the species name, Leafsnap provides high-resolution photographs and information about the tree's flowers, fruit, seeds and bark--giving the user a comprehensive understanding of the species.