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Development of a multisensor-based bio-botanic robot and its implementation using a self-designed embedded board.

Chung-Liang Chang¹, Ming-Fong Sie, Jin-Long Shie

¹Department of Biomechatronics Engineering, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, No. 1 Shuefu Road, Neipu, Pingtung County 91201, Taiwan. chungliang@mail.npust.edu.tw

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Summary

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This study introduces a bio-botanic robot that mimics plant growth phases influenced by light, temperature, and water. This educational robot visually demonstrates plant development for children.

Keywords:

bio-botanic robot embedded system micro-controller

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Area of Science:

Robotics
Biomimicry
Educational Technology

Background:

Traditional educational tools often lack dynamic, real-time demonstrations of biological processes.
Understanding plant growth requires observing changes over extended periods, which can be challenging for young learners.

Purpose of the Study:

To design and develop a bio-botanic robot capable of simulating plant growth stages.
To create an engaging, educational tool that visually represents plant development influenced by environmental factors.
To provide a platform for children to learn about plant biology and environmental interactions.

Main Methods:

The robot's mechanism incorporates an aluminum base, spring, polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), and actuators for its plant body.
A control system with two micro-controllers and a custom embedded board manages environmental sensing and robotic response.
Environmental data (light, temperature, water) is processed to control the robot's simulated growth stages and physical changes.

Main Results:

The bio-botanic robot successfully demonstrates distinct phases of plant growth.
Robot behavior accurately reflects environmental conditions, showing proportional changes in simulated growth.
The system effectively uses servo motors and leaf actuators to control the robot's developmental stages.

Conclusions:

The developed bio-botanic robot serves as an effective entertainment-educational tool for illustrating plant growth.
It provides a tangible and interactive method for children to grasp concepts of plant development and environmental influence.
This robotic model offers a simplified, accelerated representation of biological growth processes.