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On Thu, Mar 7, 2013 at 9:16 AM, Chad Nelson <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Militarizing Your Backyard with Python: Computer Vision and the Squirrel > Hordes > https://us.pycon.org/2012/schedule/presentation/267/ > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPgqfnKG_T4 > > tl:dw; > He used some python bindings for computer vision libraries to train his > cameras to recognize a squirrel. Then he shot the squirrels with water when > they tried to eat the goodies in his garden. > > Might help, might not. Fun watching either way. > Very fun and cool, but beyond my skill level. Though it seems like the blob detection could be adapted for buildings. This video reminds me -- I tried using facial recognition software to identify dogs. Spectacular fail even if very helpful for people. kyle