The Botanicalls project made its debut at the ITP Winter Show on December 17th. Botanicalls allows thirsty plants to place phone calls for human help. Rather than driving a wedge between people and nature, the project uses technology to bring people into closer relationships with their natural environment. Humans can also phone the plants to learn about their origins and characteristics, including how they like to be cared for. You can call the plants right now at +1-212-202-8348.
Each plant has its own voice and will report when it needs water, if it has been over-watered or under-watered or if it is getting too much or to little light. Plants will also call back with thank-you messages when they’ve been properly cared for.
The Botanicalls web site contains a complete system diagram, including a description of the networking and call-processing system that is used.