Artificial intelligence could hold the answer to detecting vegetation on power lines before devastating fires occur

Laura Telford
Updated March 23 2020 - 11:27am, first published December 5 2019 - 12:00pm
SAVING LIVES: Charles Sturt University professor Dr Anwaar Ulhag is exploring what other measures can be used to detect vegetation contact with powerlines. PHOTO: Laura Telford.
SAVING LIVES: Charles Sturt University professor Dr Anwaar Ulhag is exploring what other measures can be used to detect vegetation contact with powerlines. PHOTO: Laura Telford.

Researchers are using artificial intelligence and sophisticated technology to help prevent bushfires as a result of fallen power lines.

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Laura Telford

Laura Telford

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