Observed arrival · 2026-11-02
HornePocalypse’s hornet-defense turret
A project page for a CAD-modeled turret concept and offline 3D apiary simulator aimed at defending Maltese beehives from Oriental hornets.
- For
- Maltese beekeepers and robotics tinkerers
- Worth noticing
- Its CAD model combines 23 printed parts into 14; the simulator comparison is explicitly labeled as one run, not an average.
Field notes
The threat section cites a survey of 37 Maltese beekeepers, reporting that 59.5% lost colonies to hornets in 2024, alongside earlier local loss reports. The design section lists three cameras, 90-degree movement on two axes, and a reach of about five metres; these are presented as turret specifications, not field-validated results. The simulator is described as fully offline, and its trained-versus-untrained comparison is explicitly one run rather than an average.
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