11 Oct 2023

How used scooter batteries could power our fight against pests

From Afternoons, 1:35 pm on 11 October 2023

Using old e-scooter batteries and artificial intelligence, a Christchurch-based charity and company is developing technology to target possums, stoats, rats and other pests.

Shaun Ryan is the managing director of 2040 limited, with a PhD in AI.

He joins Jesse to discuss their latest innovation.

Parked electric scooters in deserted path, are seen in Christchurch, New Zealand, on August 27, 2021. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has confirmed Auckland will remain in alert Level 4 lockdown until 31st August 2021 as the country battles with the latest COVID-19 outbreak.

Photo: AFP