Background
A third of the global food production relies on pollination by bees: Humanity simply cannot survive without them. However, farming practices and climate change are causing a decline in bee colonies and their efficiency, which directly threatens food security and biodiversity.
New insights from precision beekeeping
To address this, HoBBIT aims to generate novel insights from precision beekeeping data, while also contributing to its ongoing development. Through real-time monitoring of bee colonies, we seek to learn how agricultural practices can be adapted for healthier bees. HoBBIT aims to benefit both managed and wild pollinators, contributing to overall ecosystem health.
Will promote bee health
HoBBIT will leverage AI to analyse data from BeeFutures' advanced on/in-hive sensors, including audio, video, temperature, humidity, and weight measurements. This collaborative effort between BeeFutures, SINTEF, and NINA aims to promote healthier bees, increase crop visitation, and guide farmers towards regenerative, pollinator-friendly agricultural practices through AI-based precision beekeeping.
