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Automated Beekeeping Devices

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Robotic 'Hive Controller' is Generating A Lot of Buzz

— January 15, 2021 — Eco
A Korean company by the name of Daesung has invented a high-tech beekeeping device that is designed to assist beeking operations through the wonders of robotic and smart technology.

Dubbed the Hive Controller, the device is designed to be placed on top of a hive before it is plugged in, at which point it lifts up honeycombs and hangs them on robotic arms. As the honeycombs are removed from the device, a series of brushes gently remove bees from the honeycombs without hurting them. Once the honeycombs are safely extracted, the Hive Controller sends a notification to the beekeeper so they can proceed with next steps to extract honey from the honeycombs.

Currently the subject of a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, the Hive Controller is a fine example of how robotic technology can aid a variety of industrial and recreational agricultural activities.
Trend Themes
1. Smart Agriculture - Developing devices and solutions that make beekeeping more efficient and tech-driven.
2. Automation - Integrating robotic technology to improve tedious tasks in agriculture-related industries.
3. Internet of Things - Using IoT solutions to collect data, automate and streamline beekeeping operations.
Industry Implications
1. Agriculture - Integrating innovations like the Hive Controller can make beekeeping more efficient and effective.
2. Robotics - Creating robotic devices that can support beekeeping can be a promising industry for tech innovation.
3. Iot - IoT can play a major role in transforming beekeeping and other agricultural industries to make them more efficient and data-driven.
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