Smart Beehive Monitoring with Computer Vision: Enhancing Beekeeping Efficiency
Beekeeping has been a vital agricultural practice for centuries, relying on honeybees for honey production and pollination. According to the latest research by Environment America Research & Policy Center, humans depend on bees to pollinate 73 of the 103 crops that provide over 90% of bee colonies. Traditionally, beekeepers monitored hive health through manual inspections—a time-intensive process that depended entirely on human observation. However, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision have revolutionized hive monitoring, offering automation and enhanced accuracy. Modern AI-driven technology can analyze hive health, detect diseases, classify species, and monitor pollen collection in real-time, providing valuable insights to beekeepers. By leveraging AI video analytics software, beekeepers can maintain healthier colonies and improve pollination efficiency within agricultural ecosystems. This article explores how integrating computer vision in beekeeping ...