Certis creating buzz by using AI in dengue fight

Certis chief digital officer Fuji Foo says the company has come a long way from just providing physical security services. The firm opened its Centre for Applied Intelligence in July last year, as it aims to integrate cutting-edge technology into its
Certis chief digital officer Fuji Foo says the company has come a long way from just providing physical security services. The firm opened its Centre for Applied Intelligence in July last year, as it aims to integrate cutting-edge technology into its traditionally manpower-heavy operations. PHOTO: CERTIS
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Artificial intelligence (AI) will soon help battle dengue, allowing for the speedy identification of mosquitoes.

Developed by integrated security services firm Certis, the AI-enabled solution has the ability to recognise mosquito gender and species from images within milliseconds.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on April 13, 2020, with the headline Certis creating buzz by using AI in dengue fight. Subscribe