Mechatronic System that Amplifies the Visual and Auditory Signals of Ornamental Plants to Generate Care Habits

Calsin S.; Arroyo D. · ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction (2024) · DOI: 10.1145/3610978.3641271

Resumen

This paper addresses the contemporary neglect of ornamental plant care due to the growing disconnection with nature. Motivated by recent findings on plants emitting stress signals through aerial sounds, we propose a mechatronic system for non-invasive plant monitoring. Beyond signal measurement, our solution integrates Human-Computer-Plant Interaction (HCPI) [2] to establish a deeper user-plant connection. The framework introduces plant health and emotional states, guiding expressive system movements to effectively communicate information. This fusion of technology, HCPI, and environmental responsibility aims to heighten awareness and care for ornamental plants in today's society.

Instituciones: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú