As bee populations continue to decline worldwide, an Israeli technology company is turning to artificial intelligence and robotics in an effort to reverse the trend and protect a critical component of the global food supply.
BeeWise, an Israel-based agri-tech company, has developed BeeHome, an autonomous beehive designed to continuously monitor bee colonies and automatically intervene when threats to their survival are detected.
The challenge is significant. Bees are responsible for pollinating nearly 75% of the world’s food crops, playing a vital role in the production of fruits, vegetables, nuts, coffee, and cotton. Yet colonies around the world are increasingly threatened by climate change, pesticide exposure, disease, parasites, and biodiversity loss. In some regions, annual colony losses have reached as high as 50%.
To address the crisis, BeeWise created a solar-powered hive system capable of housing between eight and ten colonies—up to one million bees in a single unit. Equipped with cameras, sensors, AI-powered analytics, and robotic technology, BeeHome continuously monitors key indicators such as temperature, colony activity, parasite infestations, and brood health.
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BeeWise’s co-founder and chief executive officer, Saar Safra, is a Technion – Israel Institute of Technology alumnus.
