For a sustainable future
beehyve headquarter
Smart hive at it’s finest
At Phoenix Contact, we’re not just a team of engineers, technicians, and production workers. Among us there are also very many hobby beekeepers. Together, we’ve harnessed our swarm intelligence to create a cutting-edge hive. Fusing expertise in machine and trade fair construction with the latest PLCnext Technology hardware, we’ve integrated sensors measuring heat, humidity, and weight. Additionally, we’ve explored possibilities like thermal imaging cameras and a flight hole inspection camera. This hive is now home to a thriving bee colony, providing us with real-time data for our innovative projects.
The beehyve
Our Projects
AI assisted object detection to optimize quality control
Utilizing AI cameras and PLCnext-driven protocols to improve quality control in beehives as well as at the production line
Smart motion tracking for improving workflows
From beekeeping to production lines: Unleashing the power of AI-driven hand gesture analysis for enhanced process control
Digital twinning is a key to mastering processes
A digital twin helps to stay in charge – of a beehive or production process
Process optimization through AR
Using augmented reality for projecting a virtual hive or industrial processes
BeeCareNEXT
How bee activity forecasts can be used for more sustainable agriculture
Total control over beehives or automatization processes
The cloud-based app solution AnyViz is an easy-to-use control center for PLC controls and processes
Bee data
Always keeping an eye on the bees
Take a peak into our smart beehive, where our bees are not just buzzing around but also generating valuable data. Just access our Bee Dashboard and use these login details:
Login: beehyve@phoenixcontact.com
Password: Beehyve:2023!
Milestones
