Artificial Pollinator - Japan

[Mantis_M]

Hey everyone!

 I was browsing the web today and I came across an article explaining that Japan, has successfully used a mini "Bee-Like" drone, to pollinate a flower. It sound like a small feat, but you guys should really do a search for "Artificial Pollinator - Japan" and check it out. 

I would share a link to the article, but for the communities safety, I don't want to do any sharing of 3rd party websites .

Hopefully some of you find this information cool / useful!!

Have a great week and happy hunting!!

~Michael
Angel Mantis

 

[crabbypatty]

@Mantis_M You should watch the bee episode of Black Mirror on Netflix, this reminded me of it. It's pretty awesome though, without bees we wouldn't last long. 

 

[Mantis_M]

@Mantis_M You should watch the bee episode of Black Mirror on Netflix, this reminded me of it. It's pretty awesome though, without bees we wouldn't last long. 

That sounds like a plan  lol

Apparently, Bumble-bees are an anomaly, since their wings are theoretically too small for them to fly - I didn't know that until recently. Life seems to always have curveballs haha!

 

[Teamonger]

Incredibly interesting to be sure but I'd rather hope we can figure out what's going on with the bees and fix that! I've actually contemplated trying beekeeping just to do my part but it'll have to wait til after the move.

 

[Zeppy44]

This morning I watched a wild miniature flower being fed on and pollinated by first a moth (could tell by the antennae) and then a bee. Fascinating! to say the least how they did it differently.

Mechanical means to pollinate all that needs pollinating? Interesting idea. Very implausible on a scale needed to solve the need, imho.

Before I really start a heavy rant, we really need to solve the basic problem. Probably the best place to start is with the bees. My neighbors son has a poorly kept small hive. Gonna see if I can be of help with that.

 

[Zeppy44]

The Rusty Bumblebee is in perhaps the most trouble in this country of our native pollinators.

 

[Zeppy44]

LoL   Found out that the moth I saw was a Hemaris thysbe -hummingbird clearwing moth--

I was really lucky cause they are not that common here in Arkansas. Just so many shades on the rather full body. Just a vague idea of pattern on wings, they never stopped moving.

 

[crabbypatty]

@Mantis_M oh wow I didn't know about the bumble bee, lol, I'll have to look that up now. @Zeppy44 I've considered keeping bees as well, perhaps I will when I own my own home. I've never been stung by one, so idk if I'm allergic, but I'd like to do my part. Plus I'd get free raw honey! Haha. ?❤

 

[Mantis_M]

It would be so wild to see a company that owns artificial bees that programs little bots to go out and act as if they were bees... the future is here!!

 Glad to see other people found this interesting !!!

Happy hunting all!!

~Michael

 

[crabbypatty]

@Mantis_M omg watch that episode! I wanna spoil it because it raises valid questions. Imagine the little robot bees turning against us, little terminators, haha. ??

 

[Mantis_M]

@Mantis_M omg watch that episode! I wanna spoil it because it raises valid questions. Imagine the little robot bees turning against us, little terminators, haha. ??

Lol i promise I will have to watch what you originally posted! I've been moving all weekend do i haven't had a chance to watch anything! Your user name has me craving a nice hamburger by the way... late night munchie problems hahah!!

 

[crabbypatty]

@Mantis_M haha, you can eat one while watching that episode when you finish moving. I just finished eating my own hamburger, it was delish ???

 

[Mantis_M]

@Mantis_M haha, you can eat one while watching that episode when you finish moving. I just finished eating my own hamburger, it was delish ???

Bahaha! :B

 

[Zeppy44]

It would be so wild to see a company that owns artificial bees that programs little bots to go out and act as if they were bees... the future is here!!

 Glad to see other people found this interesting !!!

Happy hunting all!!

~Michael

Headline:  3 killed 14 hurt 5 missing         interstate highway closed till batteries run out.

Two large transports collided catastrophically releasing their cargo of 2 million robotic pollinators headed for the almond trees in California today. The collision damaged the main computer control that controls the drones, operators tells police.  When contacted the developer stated, "I never thought they would try to pollinate humans". More to follow as details become available.     

 

[Mantis_M]

Hahahah the future is now  - the bees will probably behave similar to regular honeybees, etc. At least we hope!!!!

Headline:  3 killed 14 hurt 5 missing         interstate highway closed till batteries run out.

Two large transports collided catastrophically releasing their cargo of 2 million robotic pollinators headed for the almond trees in California today. The collision damaged the main computer control that controls the drones, operators tells police.  When contacted the developer stated, "I never thought they would try to pollinate humans. More to follow as details become available.     

 

[crabbypatty]

@Zeppy44 hahaha, oh no not Cali! ??

 

[Zeppy44]

Of course Cali.!   They get all the good stuff first.    (was stationed there in Army for a bit, gotta love Monteray and Big Sur.)

 

[crabbypatty]

@Zeppy44 Yes indeed we do get all the good stuff. Haha, plus the great weather makes for excellent mantis keeping.  B)

 

[Mantis_M]

@Zeppy44 Yes indeed we do get all the good stuff. Haha, plus the great weather makes for excellent mantis keeping.  B)

OHH man I would love to visit Cali for a ton of reasons! Going out on a hike and lifting over a few rocks to see the wildlife would be amazing as well!
I am in Florida, so its definitely kind of wild already.  The worlds so diverse depending on the area you're in. To get to experience everything in the world, and all of the different types places would take a lifetime of effort, Lol. (getting the money from day jobs and the time off is a different story)