This paper “Buzzing with Intelligence: Current Issues in Apiculture and the Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Tackle It” describes how AI systems have helped improve the scientific aspects of apiculture, such as managing hives, maintaining health, detecting pests and monitoring habitats. Some systems use acoustic as well as video monitoring of the hives. The […]
BuzzBox: AI Audio in Beekeeping
BuzzBox uses AI audio analysis to “listen” for distress cues—buzzing patterns that signal queen loss, swarming prep, or stress—alerting beekeepers before issues escalate. Machine learning models can interpret hive sound data to classify conditions such as queenlessness or colony stress, supporting early intervention. BuzzBox is a product of BeeBuilt, a company that believes in sustainability […]
BeeWise: AI Wisdom for Beekeeping
BeeWise is a solar-powered autonomous AI-powered hive that uses sensors, cameras, computer vision, and predictive analytics to monitor hive conditions, regulate temperature, apply treatments, manage pests, and even automate honey harvesting. BeeWise alerts beekeepers about diseases, pests, hunger, and more, reducing manual labor dramatically. The company was started by a commercial beekeeper, Eliyah Radzyner, who […]