Affiliations: School of Arts and Design, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China
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Corresponding author: Dongna Cai, School of Arts and Design, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China. E-mail: caidongna@bjfu.edu.cn.
Abstract: In this paper we have designed an interactive device of bionic flower based on linkage mechanism by studying the shape and structure of flowers. Firstly, in order to solve the problem of variable morphology of the bionic flower, we have built the internal skeletal structure of the bionic flower in accordance with the working principle of the hinge linkage mechanism; secondly, based on the internal skeletal structure, we have tested a variety of ductile materials, and identified the multifunctional paper material that can be shape-shifting and color-changing; thirdly, we have used the key technology of Arduino to build the intelligent sensors and hardware, and solved the opening and closing sequence and response range of multiplecluster interactive objects. This article research provides new ideas for the display of flower and plant science to the public from the perspective of bionics, and gives new application areas and cultural values to the interactive bionic design of plants and flowers.
