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i-Tracker: An AirTag Developed to Track Stray Dogs on CMU Campus, Promoting Sustainable Co-existence

18 September 2025
Corporate Communication and Alumni Relations Center (CCARC)
Chiang Mai University's Climate Change Data Centre (CCDC), the Research Unit for Energy Economic & Ecological Management (3E), and the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine have partnered to develop the i-Tracker. This AirTag-like system is part of the "CMU Sustainable Solutions to Dog Problems" initiative. It has been implemented in the MaCMU project to track the location and monitor the behavior of dogs on campus.
This pilot project, funded by CMU, is being expanded to the areas around the city moat to increase service coverage and assess its effectiveness in public urban areas. The
i-Tracker works with a database and GPS to provide real-time information on the mobility, behavior, and habits of each dog. This data will allow the administrative team to efficiently plan for feeding, healthcare, and area management. The project is also designed to improve the relationship between the community and the dogs and to reduce tension.
This year, the MaCMU project has launched several activities, including dog registration and microchipping, behavior collar identification, vaccinations, and finding new homes for the dogs. They’ve also provided training for students and staff on animal behavior, health, and diseases transmissible to humans to promote a better understanding and peaceful coexistence.
In line with CMU's goal of becoming a 'community dogs-friendly university,' the MaCMU project aims to transform the concept of 'stray dogs' into 'community dogs,' fostering a safe and peaceful coexistence for both animals and people.

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