Beekeepers usage of IoT : Data collection, sharing and visualization in the domain of beekeeping.

This master thesis is exploring Beekeepers usage of Internet of Things, or “Internet of Bees”. Since most of the prior contributions are focusing on data gathering, the approach to focus on the users needs is central to take next steps in the field of using IoT for Beekeeping. After the introduction a chapter with an overview of current research and commercial solutions are presented. This is followed by a quantitative study with 222 responds, answering what beekeepers like to know about their bees, what platforms used by end users and what the beekeeper as a user expects. An demo of an existing commercial system is set up in real conditions, describing how to mount and configure a demo. Communication, synchronization and presentation is described. A closed user interface and a public user interface are a part of the demonstration. Potential users of this technique are interviewed to gain better understanding of users opinion of the demo. This is followed by another demo using a free of charge app where sound analysis processed with AI is tested. This thesis explains what beekeepers as users of Internet of Things could gain added value to their beekeeping