Overview
ColonyIQ is a full-stack embedded systems project designed to monitor honeybee colony health non-invasively. The platform integrates acoustic sensors, load cells, and thermal sensing into a synchronized, low-power data acquisition system built around the Raspberry Pi.
Technical Highlights
- Designed synchronized multi-sensor architecture (acoustic, thermal, weight)
- Developed embedded acquisition firmware for continuous field deployment
- Modeled power consumption for 7-day low-power operation target
- Integrated load cells and acoustic sensing with real-time signal processing
- Built expandable system architecture for commercial scaling
Engineering Focus
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Hardware | Load cells, acoustic sensors, Raspberry Pi, custom PCB |
| Software | Python, embedded firmware, DSP pipeline |
| Systems | Power management, synchronized sensing, IoT data pipeline |
Outcomes
- Non-invasive hive health monitoring with no colony disturbance
- Week-long autonomous field deployment capability
- Real-time multi-sensor synchronization
- Scalable architecture for commercial beekeeping operations