Artificial intelligence has really risen to prominence in recent years, and it has all sorts of potential uses. One that might not have occurred to you is its ability to help find the next generation of guide dogs (service dogs for the visually impaired) – as researchers at the University of East London are using it for right now.
The team, led by Dr Mohammad Amirhosseini, have been working on machine learning models that look for the early signs of guide dog success. It detects signs that even experienced trainers can miss, potentially saving a lot of time and money, as well as avoiding potential upset when dogs are let go from the process near the end of the line. Here’s how service dogs are trained for an idea of the journey.
