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AI Naturalist Companion

Rewild

An AI system that guides people to observe nature more carefully — not just identifying species, but helping users understand why a plant is identified through visible features like leaf shape, bark texture, and habitat context.

Core Philosophy

Technology should not replace observation, but deepen it.

Rewild's AI acts as a field naturalist — guiding the user to notice leaf asymmetry, bark texture, canopy shape, and ecological relationships. The goal is to build ecological literacy, not just deliver labels.

How It Works

01

Observe & Upload

Capture photos of whole tree, leaves, bark, and habitat.

02

Species Hypothesis

AI provides identification candidates with confidence levels.

03

Naturalist Explanation

AI explains reasoning, guides deeper observation, shares ecological context.

Technology

Next.jsReactTailwind CSSPython FastAPIPlantNet APIOpenAI APIGrad-CAM (XAI)SQLite

Target Users

  • Field naturalists and tree walk participants
  • National park visitors and trail walkers
  • Urban nature observers and volunteer groups
  • Ecological education programs