The new gadget “Pet Plant” by Junyi Heo allows you to see your plant’s “emotions” — whether it needs water, is too hot, and other conditions that might lead to a cranky houseplant.
The secret to Pet Plant is in its pot. “Digital Pot” is fitted with sensors that process a series of data about the soil and its surrounding environment, and translates the information into pictograms on a digital display.
If your plant is thirsty, the pictogram on the screen will scowl at you. And you deserve it, too!
And if you overwater “Fluffy,” not to worry — the pot will automatically drain the excess.
Couldn’t find any ordering information, but a cool gadget like this will probably be hitting the shelves soon.

4 responses so far ↓
Angry Zen Master // May 30, 2008 at 11:49 am |
The plant! It demands water!
Elayne Riggs // May 30, 2008 at 12:18 pm |
According to Heo, “I don’t know which company will make this program. But, if this digital pot been the commercial product, the company should make the program for customer.” That’s from here. So there you, um, I guess, have it.
valdoor // May 30, 2008 at 1:31 pm |
My plant would just give me the finger.
valdoor // May 30, 2008 at 1:35 pm |
I saw the Yanko Designs site too — but I can’t find a link to purchase the item!