Edge AI precision dispenser for targeted rodent deterrent release

Overview

This technology is a smart rodent deterrent dispenser built on a patent-pending electromechanical fluid delivery platform. It combines an offline Edge AI processor with multi-channel fluidics to recognize rodent presence from local acoustic signals and automatically release targeted liquid deterrents. Because all sensing and decision-making happens on-device, the dispenser can operate in remote agricultural, industrial, and storage environments where internet access is unreliable or unavailable.

The dispenser is designed as an active sensory barrier that responds to rodent activity in real time, complementing passive traps and baits. Its closed-loop fluidic architecture delivers accurate dosing while minimizing contamination and protecting internal electronics. The multi-channel format allows different repellents to be released sequentially or in combination, helping prevent rodents from habituating to a single deterrent.

Technical specifications

Core hardware and operating principle:

• Offline Edge AI unit (Raspberry Pi-based) analyzes local acoustic patterns from target rodents with zero-latency response and no cloud dependency.
• Multi-channel relay board controls peristaltic pumps and anti-return valves for precise, repeatable liquid delivery.
• Closed-loop fluidic design ensures consistent dosing and prevents backflow or contamination.
• Ultrasonic cavitation system supports fine dry-mist dispersion of liquid repellent formulations.
• Software cooldown lock can be calibrated per formulation to manage release frequency.

Key features and benefits:

• Autonomous operation in remote agricultural and industrial sites without internet connectivity.
• Multi-channel support for semiochemicals or natural repellents, reducing habituation.
• Corrosion-resistant design keeps repellent liquids away from internal electronics.
• Low-maintenance deployment once rodent acoustic models and dosing parameters are configured.

Technology readiness level

The core fluid delivery hardware and software architecture have been validated as a functional proof of concept and are protected by an international PCT patent application. The current effort focuses on adapting this platform into a rodent-specific deterrent product. Planned validation includes acoustic model calibration for target rodent species, chemical compatibility and dispersion testing, field pilot deployment in controlled environments, and technology transfer for B2B licensing and mass manufacturing. Rodent-specific detection and deterrent efficacy are currently being validated through planned field pilots.