In a corporate world, where there are voices that dominate in every group conversation, making the peers hesitate while speaking, we decided on creating a harmonious way of gently balancing that dynamic without interruptions. Inspired by how flowers follow sunlight, Speak Bloom follows voices, enabling everyone to have their say !

Technical Description

Speak Bloom is a flower-shaped, bio-shaped interactive device used during group conversations to promote balance between the group members. This device is equipped with a microphone and motion-responsive servo motors. Speak Bloom turns its petals towards the active speakers, acknowledging their voice. We are using a robotic arm mechanism to make the stem interactive and flexible, allowing it to respond to stimuli.Before interacting with it, it also encourages prompt movement across all directions, inviting people to participate. Its subtle design and thoughtful functionality make it durable, reliable, and portable. A built-in timer will allow them to speak for a set duration, for instance, 30 seconds, and if they exceed this time, their flower will gently close, thus signalling their time is up. However, if the users continue, the system will activate the other person’s flower as a microphone, and their voice will be amplified through a central speaker, which empowers them to be heard. Thus, achieving a balanced interaction.