Siwalu

Siwalu is a software company, Siwalu Software GmbH, that builds mobile apps for AI based animal recognition. The apps work like a Shazam for animals: the user takes or uploads a photo and the app identifies the species or breed within seconds, with the aim of eventually supporting a universal animal recognition service that helps monitor biodiversity. Three scanner apps are listed. Dog Scanner and Cat Scanner identify breeds, including mixed breeds, and show information about the traits and characteristics of the breed. Horse Scanner was added later and does the same for horses. Updates described on the company site include a gamification feature for collecting identified animals, a social feed for sharing results on iOS, and a partnership that brought dog breed scanning into the Snapchat camera. The apps are available on iOS and Android. The site positions the apps as a quick alternative to a time consuming and costly DNA analysis for pet owners who do not know their pet's breed. It is aimed at pet owners, animal lovers and anyone curious about nature. The Siwalu website does not publish pricing; the apps are distributed through the app stores.