We designed an app for mobiles phones (outdoor use), it scans a wide range of wildflowers and plants in the British landscape for educational and scientific purposes. The app identifies the type of plant instantly and the app-user (aged over 18 years old) is able to learn from the information immediately. The data will then be transferred to a collaborative research centre where the plant's condition, location, type and other information will be recorded and analysed by scientists and researchers. The target users are outdoor persons, for example, those whom enjoy hiking, camping and gardening. The app is therefore both leisurely, easy to use, educational and useful for scientific research purposes.
The App includes the use of technologies such as AI 3D scanning (Polycam) and Figma. In conjunction, the mobile phone is supported by a portable and detachable by-product which allows the participant to carry the phone conveniently and lightly that is inexpensive, weatherproof and suitable for outdoor usage. In order to present our design idea, Rhinoceros (software) and techniques such as dyeing and weaving are also used for the presentation.
We propose the identification of 1,500 native species and British fauna which can be expanded for non-natives and naturalised species in the future. Together, the data will provide useful information for scientists and researches to keep track of the invasives and monitor the environment as well as providing an opportunity to record potential new species as the Project progresses.