Augmented Botany

A Virtual Weather Atmosphere for Plants

Unlock a Virtual Weather Atmosphere for Plants with a Laser-Engraved Tag and Augmented Reality.

secret-botany-weather-2

How it works

Sonja and Hideki Kanno's Secret Botany App is an art project that merges Augmented Reality technology with botany. In 2017, the duo developed an app that unlocks a virtual weather atmosphere for plants. The app can be downloaded on a tablet or smartphone and works in conjunction with a laser-engraved plant tag, which can be attached to any plant. When viewed through a mobile device, the app generates atmospheric events such as clouds, snow, or sunshine, enveloping the plant in a virtual weather environment.

Secret Botany

With the help of an Augmented Reality app, plants are surrounded by a virtual weather atmosphere.

Title: Secret Botany
Dimensions: Variable
Medium: Laser-engraved wooden tags, selected plants, 3D animation, augmented reality app, tablet/smartphone
Year: 2017

In collaboration with Hideki Kanno
Minnano Gallery, Tokyo, JAPAN

augmented-botany-1
augmented-botany-2
augmented-botany-3
Top