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BARK : Behavioral Activity Recording for Kennels for Stress Monitoring in Dogs in a Pet Shelter

Hornman, A.M. (2025) BARK : Behavioral Activity Recording for Kennels for Stress Monitoring in Dogs in a Pet Shelter.

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Abstract:This project explores the use of Wi-Fi Channel State Information (CSI) to monitor the nocturnal activity of dogs in pet shelters as an indicator of stress. Traditional observation methods are often intrusive, labor-intensive, and impractical at night when staff presence is minimal. Wi-Fi CSI offers a passive and non-intrusive alternative for tracking dog behavior. The study focused on optimal placement of transmitters and receivers, data analysis of CSI amplitude, and quantification of activity. Positioning the transmitter and receiver diagonally across the kennel's top corners provided a good balance between system performance and safety. CSI data was processed using low-pass filtering, normalization, and area-under-the-curve techniques to evaluate movement. Results demonstrate the feasibility of using Wi-Fi CSI for detecting nocturnal activity, which may reflect stress levels in shelter dogs. Despite limitations such as variability in kennel materials, layout, and scalability, the system shows promise for wider application with further development.
Item Type:Essay (Bachelor)
Faculty:EEMCS: Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science
Subject:54 computer science
Programme:Creative Technology BSc (50447)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/107848
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