Final Project Proposal: Bloom – A Responsive Paper Flower
Bloom in Hand is an interactive paper flower that responds to the presence and gestures of a human hand. Using real-time hand tracking through a webcam, the flower opens its petals one by one, depending on how many fingers are raised. The more fingers shown, the more the flower blooms — fully opening with five fingers, and closing again when the hand disappears.
Functionality & Purpose:
The flower serves as a gentle, real-time visual indicator of light levels, offering a poetic reflection of the time of day. It can help establish daily rhythm, create a mood-enhancing atmosphere, and act as a small mindfulness device — like a meditation companion that quietly breathes with the day.
Inputs & Outputs:
Input:
- Light sensor (LDR) to detect ambient brightness
- camera with P5
Output:
- A servo motor controls a petal mechanism (like a rotating hub or pushing rods)
- internal LEDs for soft illumination at night
Interaction Example:
- ✊ 0 fingers = flower fully closed
- ☝️ 1 finger = just starting to bloom
- ✌️ 2 fingers = two petals open
- 🖐️ 5 fingers = full bloom!
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