VIVOTEK Deploys AI Monitoring System to Protect Taiwan’s Zhonggua River

Jun 3, 2026
VIVOTEK has introduced an AI-powered monitoring system along Taiwan's Zhonggua River to support ecological restoration and flood management. The system enables remote observation of wildlife and environmental conditions without disturbing natural habitats.

VIVOTEK has deployed an AI based ecological monitoring system along Taiwan’s Zhonggua River, announced in a press release. The project was carried out in partnership with National Chung Hsing University and AI startup DATAYOO to support biodiversity research and river conservation.

The system uses high resolution PTZ cameras connected to VIVOTEK’s VORTEX cloud surveillance platform. It enables continuous observation of wildlife and environmental conditions without requiring researchers to enter sensitive habitats. The cameras record species such as the crab eating mongoose, kingfishers, spot billed ducks, turtles, and wild boars, contributing to a growing biodiversity database.

Beyond wildlife monitoring, the system tracks water levels and conditions to help manage flood risks during typhoons and heavy rainfall. It also assists in identifying pollution sources and assessing ecological impacts after contamination events.

Footage collected from the monitoring network is being used in environmental education initiatives and community programs. According to the press release, the deployment has improved the efficiency of biodiversity monitoring and enhanced disaster management and environmental protection capabilities in the Zhonggua River region.

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