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​We are developing OFELIA – an application enabling offline recognition of edible fungi, plants, and animals found in nature – in collaboration with the Hungarian Mycological Society, the OpenBioMaps community, and researchers.

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OFELIA is a fully offline-capable mobile app that uses artificial intelligence to identify fungal, plant, and animal species. Real-time image recognition and the built-in chat provide fast and reliable identification anytime, anywhere.​

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How does it work?

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​OFELIA combines multiple pre-trained AI models and also considers user descriptions to deliver the most accurate results. The system is trained on images from the Atlas of Danish Fungi and is continuously updated with expert-verified user submissions. Online, it can synchronize new species and interoperate with biodiversity databases.

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Why is it special?

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For civilians: the perfect companion for foraging, hiking, and exploring nature. It teaches species traits and ecological roles, bringing people closer to nature.

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For researchers: it helps quickly identify species and record data, reducing the need for lengthy literature searches.

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For conservation experts: suitable for long-term monitoring of red-listed species.

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For defense: a smart survival tool supporting autonomy and resilience, even in no-network environments.

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​More than an app​

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​OFELIA not only identifies but also builds a community: user submissions, once expert-verified, continuously expand the species set. This way, the app becomes increasingly accurate and useful for everyone.

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