• A technology that can recognize and distinguish the irises of all creatures with irises, such as humans, dogs, cats, and salmon, has been developed domestically.
• This technology analyzes the unique patterns of the iris and compares them with a database, allowing it to determine information such as the species, individual, gender, and age of the creature.
• This technology can be used for the registration, management, and medical services of pets, and is also expected to contribute to the protection, research, and education of wildlife.

“This technology, independently developed by EYEDLAB, analyzes the unique patterns of the iris through a dedicated camera and compares them with a database to determine information such as the species, individual, gender, and age of the creature. The iris is formed within 18 months after birth and maintains the same shape for life. Furthermore, because the iris pattern is different for each person or animal, it is a suitable body part for biometric recognition.”

EYEDLAB has become the world’s first to succeed in developing iris recognition technology that can respond to the irises of various creatures. In 2021, they passed the iris recognition performance evaluation by the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) in Korea for animal iris recognition technology.

When the iris is photographed with an IR camera, this technology processes it on a server and compares it with a stored database to provide information about the creature through an app. It can be used for the registration, management, and medical services of pets. Above all, it is characterized by the application of advanced AI quality control technology that can automatically track the gaze and photograph the iris without control for animals that cannot communicate like humans.

EYEDLAB has already completed tests with humans, dogs, cats, and salmon, and theoretically, this technology can be applied to all creatures with irises. It is expected to contribute not only to pets but also to the protection, research, and education of livestock and wildlife.

Representative Jung Jin-sung stated, ‘We plan to expand our services to healthcare, such as searching for eye diseases in pets using iris recognition technology,’ and ‘Our goal is for our company’s technology to be widely used and contribute to the innovation of animal welfare.