Flox sells AI devices that deter wildlife near transport routes
By Automate Basics, written with AI from TechCrunch's original
Flox Intelligence sells battery-operated devices that identify nearby animals and play sounds intended to move them away. TechCrunch reports that the system is in use at transport sites and other outdoor locations, with software for monitoring activity and producing reports.
What changed
Flox Intelligence is selling wildlife-deterrent devices that use AI to identify animals near outdoor infrastructure, TechCrunch reports. A motion sensor activates a camera when something moves nearby. Models running on the device identify the animal, and the device plays a sound chosen for that species. Flox founder Sara Nozkova says the system changes its responses over time so animals do not become accustomed to the same signal.
Flox also offers software that shows customers where devices are installed and what is happening at those sites. According to TechCrunch, the software can produce reports for regulatory requirements and biodiversity monitoring. The devices process information on-site rather than sending it to the cloud for identification.
Who can use Flox, and what does it cost?
Flox sells the system to organisations managing places where wildlife may cross paths with vehicles or other infrastructure. TechCrunch reports that devices are operating at airfields, alongside roads and rail lines, and at sites including parks, farmland and electrical substations. Battery-operated units can be attached to poles, trees and other structures.
TechCrunch says customers purchase the physical units, while ongoing access to the software and AI carries an annual subscription charge beginning after the first year. The article does not give unit prices, subscription rates or named plans. Flox also licenses its software to vehicle manufacturers through annual agreements, but running it more broadly on outdoor machines remains a longer-term aim.
How do I try it at work?
A transport or site-management team could start by considering a location where animal activity regularly calls for staff attention, such as a crossing or an airfield perimeter. Flox devices are already used in those kinds of places, according to TechCrunch. Before a wider rollout, the team could ask Flox how a device would be positioned and how its activity would appear in the accompanying software.
The useful check is whether the reported animal activity matches what staff observe on the ground, and whether the reports contain the information the team needs. TechCrunch describes how the system detects animals and responds, but does not provide independent evidence of how often it prevents incidents. Staff should not treat a deterrent alert as proof that an area is clear.
Frequently asked questions
Does Flox need a cloud connection to identify animals?
TechCrunch reports that Flox runs its animal-identification models on the device, rather than sending that work to the cloud. A motion sensor activates a camera, which supplies the information used to identify a nearby animal. The article does not specify the connectivity needed for the separate monitoring software.
Can Flox software run on trains?
TechCrunch says Flox has agreements with vehicle manufacturers that pay annually to use its software, and names train manufacturer Alstom as a partner. Flox’s broader goal is to make the software usable on outdoor machines, including trains, cars and drones. The article does not describe the extent of any train deployment.
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Source: Flox Intelligence is building AI to keep wildlife away from trains, airports, and roads, TechCrunch, 13 Oct 2026.