Solar-Powered Transmitters to Warn Israeli Drivers of Camels

(Calcalist) Itamar Zeligman - Several Israelis have lost their lives and dozens have been injured in recent years in accidents involving camels and cars in Israel's Negev desert. Startup Negev, a tech accelerator catering to Israel's Bedouin minority, has created a system in which every camel will receive a solar-powered collar that will transmit its location. If the camel comes within 100 meters of a road or railway track, GPS users will receive an automatic notification. "We are here to protect the lives of the camels and of the drivers," said Ayman El-Sayed.


2020-07-16 00:00:00

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