Version 2.0 of the study will add bunny scent to the stuffed rabbits if motion and heat aren’t enough to fool the pythons in Florida.

Florida is employing AI-powered robot rabbits to help locate invasive Burmese pythons. These solar-powered decoys mimic prey using heat and scent to lure snakes. When a python is detected, officials ...

The robots mimic the movements and body temperature of real rabbits, a favored prey of pythons. The project is funded by the South Florida Water Management District and builds upon previous research ...