Balina, Nyeb Allen Ibn Ben F. <br/><br/>
Budee:   development of raspberry pi-based companion plant pot with ai machine learning with built-in monitoring, notification, and control systems through iot, sensors, and mobile application/ 
Nyeb Allen Ibn Ben F. Balina, John Paul T. Brigido, Sean Patrick L. Cenizal, Lei Anne D. Garcia and Angelo D. Pascua.-- 
 - Manila:	  Technological University of the Philippines,	  2025. 
 - xii, 147pages:  29cm. 
<br/><br/> Bachelor's thesis<br/> 
<br/><br/>College Of Engineering.--<br/> 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographic references and index. 
<br/><br/> Urbanization and increasingly busy lifestyles have led to a growing demand for automated plant<br/>care systems. In response, this study introduces Budee, a Raspberry Pi-based smart companion<br/>plant pot that integrates an array of sensors to monitor key environmental parameters such as soil<br/>moisture, temperature, humidity, and light intensity. A dedicated firmware was developed to<br/>interface with these sensors, allowing real-time data collection and cloud-based storage via<br/>Firebase. An AI module using a reinforcement learning algorithm was implemented to analyze<br/>the gathered data and intelligently control the water pump, optimizing plant care by adapting to<br/>environmental changes.<br/>To enhance user experience, Budee incorporates emotionally intelligent interactions through a<br/>conversational AI chatbot and an LCD screen that displays visual cues of its mood. A mobile<br/>application was also developed to offer a user-friendly interface for real-time monitoring, and<br/>manual control of the water pump and lighting.<br/>Based on the results, the sensor array was effective in collecting accurate environmental data, and<br/>the AI module successfully adapted its decisions for plant care. The firmware and mobile<br/>application functioned reliably, enabling smooth data flow and user interaction. Budee’s<br/>emotionally responsive features contributed to a more personalized experience. A psychological<br/>consultation evaluated Budee based on emotional responsiveness, social presence, user<br/>attachment, and perceived support. The resulting average score of 3.5 out of 5 reflects Budee’s<br/>effectiveness as a digital companion, while suggesting room for improvement in initiating<br/>interactions. Overall, Budee demonstrates a successful integration of IoT, AI, and user-centered<br/>design to reduce plant maintenance effort and enhance human-plant relationship 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Smart gardening  <br/>Plant automation<br/>Raspberry pi
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BTH TK 870  / B35 2025