๐ฏ Purpose
Automatically detect queen bees in your frame photos using AI to help identify queenless colonies early and prevent colony loss.
๐ญ User Story
- As a beekeeper monitoring colony health
- I want AI to detect queens in my frame photos
- So that I can quickly identify queenless colonies and take corrective action before it's too late
๐ Key Benefits
- Early Detection: Identify queenless colonies before they become laying workers
- Time Saving: No need to spot the queen manually in every photo
- Historical Tracking: Review past photos to see when queen was last detected
- Peace of Mind: Automated alerts when queen hasn't been seen in recent inspections
๐ก Use Cases
Queenless Colony Alert
After splitting a hive, upload frame photos to verify the new colony has a queen or is raising one. Get immediate feedback if no queen is detected.
Post-Winter Check
In spring, quickly verify all colonies have surviving queens by uploading frame photos from each hive.
After Swarm
When a colony swarms, confirm the remaining queen or verify new queen cells are present.
๐ How to Use
- Upload frame photo - Take and upload photos during inspection
- Wait for analysis - AI detection runs automatically (10-30 seconds)
- Review results - Check detection overlay showing queen location
- Verify manually - Confirm AI detection is accurate
- Track over time - Use queen management to record queen presence
โ ๏ธ Current Limitations
- Detection accuracy is around 60% (model still in training)
- Works best with clear, well-lit photos
- May produce false positives
- Always verify AI detections visually
Last Updated: December 5, 2025