Plantform
Self-Driven Research Project
Course
2023 spring semester RISD Grad Studio II
Supervisor
Paolo Cardini, Brian Jablonski
My Skills
Data collection
3D molding
Hardware design (Arduino)
Introduction
Plantform consists of a network of sensors, a physical platform, and a digital platform, all of which can be utilized in a garden that opens to the public. This system effectively visualizes data from the sensor network, allowing for remote monitoring of the plant's living environment across different areas of the garden. Its purpose is to enhance our understanding of the connections between ecological processes and human lifestyle choices, while also enabling stakeholders to make well-informed decisions regarding garden management. This technology has versatile applications across various aspects of our lives. Notable examples include real-time remote control in healthcare, traffic, agriculture, forestry, and fisheries, offering exceptional convenience.
I believe that creating a sustainable future requires more than just individual efforts. We need to engage people worldwide in this endeavor as much as possible, and Plantform allows people with access to smartphones and the internet to participate.