AI-empowered visual recognition system for dairy cow identification, health and behaviour monitoring

Project overview

Project title

AI-empowered visual recognition system for dairy cow identification, health and behaviour monitoring and detection

Project description

This project develops an AI-driven system to identify individual cows, and monitor and detect their health and behaviour, through the use of facial recognition, posture analysis, and thermal imaging. The expected outcome is early detection of illness and abnormal activity of cows. This project will support productivity, reduce losses, and improve animal welfare in the dairy industry.

Supervisory team

University

Name of university supervisor	Associate Professor Hai Wang
Name of university	Murdoch University
Email address	hai.wang@murdoch.edu.au
Faculty	College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

CSIRO

Name of CSIRO supervisor	Dr Quanxi Shao
Email address	Quanxi.Shao@data61.csiro.au
CSIRO Research Unit	Data61

Industry

Name of industry supervisor	Dr Mark McHenry
Name of business/organisation	Peninsula Downs Pty Ltd
Email address	mpmchenry@gmail.com

Further details

Primary location of student	Murdoch University, 90 South Street, Murdoch WA 6150, Australia
Industry engagement component location	Peninsula Downs Pty Ltd, 1713 Warner Glen Road, Warner Glen WA 6288, Australia
Other locations	CSIRO Kensington, 26 Dick Perry Avenue, Kensington WA 6151, Australia
Ideal student skillset	A background in computer science, machine learning, AI engineering, or a related discipline, with strong skills in computer vision and programming (e.g., Python, PyTorch, or TensorFlow). Experience with image/video analysis or thermal data processing is desirable. Familiarity with animal behaviour, agricultural systems, or human/animal posture recognition is a plus. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across academic and industry settings.
Application close date	Open until position filled
Apply	Murdoch