OMB Individually Reported
XyloTron/XyloPhone Wood Identification System
Low riskExact public inventory row
Description
The purpose of these tools is to identify different types of wood based on their cross-section. These tools will help industries follow laws and support law enforcement in meeting national (e.g. Lacey Act) and international (e.g. CITES) regulations.
Detailed example
The tools will output a prediction of the type of wood.
AI / analytics pattern
Computer Vision: AI that processes and interprets visual data (e.g., images and videos).
Automation level / stage
b) Pilot – The use case has been deployed in a limited test or pilot capacity.
Expected benefit
Corrects product claims for wood products and improves US forest products industry health by providing an even playing field for domestic products.
Controls / human review
ATO: No; PIA: Not published
Data needed
The models are trained using macroscopic images of the transverse surface of wood specimens.