‘Bee-vision’ can change way drones see the world

Canberra

The way a common bee observes colours could revolutionise the way robots and drones see the world, an Australian study published found.

A human’s ability to see colour is heavily affected by changing light around them, but bees are able to see the same colour regardless by using three eyes on top of their head as well as their two main eyes, reports Xinhua News Agency. By analysing the process, researchers identified the mathematical formula used by a bee to process information gathered by the three eyes, information which can be programmed into a computer. They believe that drones with “bee-vision” could have many practical applications, such as monitoring vegetation for ripeness and inspecting infrastructure.