Neo-Plant Holo: an interactive holographic display for planting exploration / Anis Sarafina Muhamad Suffi, Nur Izzati Husna Azmeer Noor and Nur Huzeima Mohd Hussain

This study presents the Neo-Plant Holo, an advanced holographic technology that displays interactive, three-dimensional representations of various plant species and their unique characteristics. Due to the rising concern in understanding, managing, and maintaining plants and planting in cities and communities, the plant interactive tools are crucially in demand and desire. Neo-Plant Holo aims to revolutionise how people engage with botanical information by offering an immersive and educational experience. The objectives are to (i) utilise cutting-edge holography, (ii) consolidate a system of lifelike project images of plants, and (iii) enable users to explore intricate details, growth patterns, and ecological significance. This app/system was developed by iNaturalist Apps, Beam Mobility Apps, Google Earth, and Google Maps. Users can access comprehensive data on each plant's specialty, such as medicinal properties, environmental benefits, and optimal growing conditions, by interacting with the holograms. This innovative approach enhances public knowledge about plant biodiversity and promotes environmental awareness and sustainable gardening practices. Neo-Plant Holo represents a significant leap forward in educational technology, combining visual appeal with informative content to foster a deeper connection between people and the natural world towards fostering a feasible, compatible, and SMART plants and planting design for a sustainable future.