AI robotic beehives installed in Florida community claim 70% reduction in colony collapse threatening crops
A Florida community has implemented AI-powered robotic beehives to combat declining bee populations. The Beewise automated BeeHome system claims to have achieved a 70% reduction in colony collapse, which is crucial for crop pollination. This technology aims to protect bee colonies from various environmental threats, ensuring the future of the food supply.
- ▪The Angeline development in Land O' Lakes is the first master-planned community to install Beewise's automated BeeHome system.
- ▪The technology uses robotics, sensors, and AI to monitor hive health and protect colonies from threats.
- ▪Bees are responsible for pollinating about 75% of the crops consumed in the U.S.
- ▪The automated system can inspect hives and identify problems that typically require manual oversight by beekeepers.
- ▪The bee population in the U.S. is declining due to factors such as parasites, pesticides, and extreme weather conditions.
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Artificial Intelligence AI robotic beehives installed in Florida community claim 70% reduction in colony collapse threatening crops The Angeline development in Land O' Lakes is the first master-planned community to install Beewise's automated BeeHome system By Brittany Miller Fox News Published May 21, 2026 8:35pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video 'CyberGuy': Robotic and drone tech make fruit picking and handling easier Tech expert Kurt Knutsson discusses how robots and drones are revolutionizing fruit farming with faster picking and smarter handling.
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