Ulopolis is located on the roof of building C-6, at the University-Main Campus. Currently, it consists of three hives.
In large metropolitan areas, urban apiaries are not unusual. The distinguishing feature of Ulopolis is the accompanying technical infrastructure, especially the measurement infrastructure. Cameras mounted inside the hives and in their immediate vicinity allow observation of bee colonies in a safe manner that does not disturb the lives of these insects. Sensors for temperature, humidity, and selected gases allow monitoring the conditions inside the hives. A nearby meteorological station provides data on the weather situation. The scales on which the hives are installed, in turn, provide data on the amount of honey produced as well as the strength of the bee colonies. A data communication system makes it possible to transmit measurement data and make the information available to a large audience, online.
The Ulopolis apiary is not intended for honey production. We also do not wish to use it for honeybee colony research. Instead, we assume that it will be a kind of "testing ground". It is to be used to test, under field conditions, innovative technical solutions that may find application in modern beekeeping, and more.
Ulopolis will also perform educational functions. It will help expand the environmental awareness of those interested in environmental protection. Certainly, the apiary will be involved in actions promoting urban beekeeping.
You are welcome to visit Ulopolis remotely!