How Nate's Honey uses AI to protect its 6 billion bees
As US bees struggle to survive, honey producers are turning to AI and robotic hives. Can the technology keep bees healthy and boost honey production?
TL;DR
- Americans consume over 600 million pounds of honey annually, requiring imports to meet demand.
- The US experiences a 50% annual death rate for bee colonies.
- Pests like the Varroa mite and hive transportation pose risks to bee health.
- Nate's Honey and Sweet Harvest Foods are using AI to monitor hive sounds.
- Robotic hives are being employed to detect the spread of mites.
- The effectiveness of these technologies in increasing US honey production is under consideration.