GALILEE, Israel, May 21 ― They function as normal hives, but apiaries built at a kibbutz in Israel’s Galilee are decked out with high-tech artificial intelligence systems set to ensure longevity for these vital pollinators.
Startup Beewise came up with the idea in an effort to reduce mortality rates in a species that has in the past years seen sharp rates of decline due to environmental threats.“The robot is equipped with sensors that allow it to know what is happening in the hive frames,” said Netaly Harari, director of operations at Beewise.
By the end of May, the startup hopes to be producing its own honey for the first time -- the “first honey in the world made with artificial intelligence”, she enthused.They “save a lot of time”, he continued, because they allow him to “do a lot of simple things remotely”. “Sometimes, a beekeeper takes several months to realise there is a problem,” he told AFP, adding that “with the robot, beekeepers can deal with the problem in real-time, reducing the bees’ mortality rates”.
Added to that are diseases and pests, such as the varroa destructor, a mite that has a devastating effect on honeybees, the professor added.He noted that a significant portion of foods consumed by people are the result of cross-pollination by bees and other insects.
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