Plantbot

Plantbot is here to change how we take care of our plants. Picture this: your plants talk to you using fun emojis and timely reminders. That''s what Plantbot does! It''s perfect for both beginners and plant lovers. With advanced sensors, it watches over water, soil, light, and temperature. This means no more guessing and happier plants.

Key Features

Plantbot supports over 50 kinds of plants. It guides you through every stage of growth with visible timelines and animated growth stages. You can pick from three planting modes—Seed, Cutting, and Plant. Its easy-to-use interfaces include Time & Weather, Emoji, and Ambient modes.

Plantbot is more than just a smart pot. It''s a mix of plants, soil, and mobile robotics. This movable plant system senses plant and soil conditions, environmental data, and even interacts with you. It''s like having a plant with a personality that grows and changes with your care.

Equipped with AI vision technology, Plantbot recognizes and categorizes various plant types and conditions. It calculates the ideal placement for each plant, ensuring better air circulation and light distribution. This careful handling helps each plant thrive.

Plantbot follows a step-by-step planting process. This efficient workflow minimizes transplant shock and enhances the plant''s chances for optimal growth. Its adaptable programming allows it to transition between different planting applications. Whether it''s delicate seedlings in nurseries or dense layouts in vertical farms, Plantbot meets diverse agricultural demands.

Benefits

Plantbot takes the guesswork out of plant care. It monitors and controls watering, ensuring your plants stay healthy. With its advanced technology, you can enjoy a thriving indoor garden without the hassle.

Use Cases

Plantbot is great for anyone who loves plants but might not have the greenest thumb. It''s a thoughtful gift for friends and family, bringing joy and responsibility to gardening. Its prototype features a simple watering system and a rover that seeks optimum lighting for the plant. The Pictorus app controls the sensing and functionalities wirelessly through a Raspberry Pi Zero. The state machine design in the app coordinates watering and light-seeking, ensuring the plant receives adequate care.

The hardware build for Plantbot is simple and designed to run with minimal intervention. A web dashboard allows tracking of the Plantbot''s current state and history of sensed water/light readings.

Plantbot merges technology with plant care, making gardening more interactive, precise, and efficient.