The Dynamic Grow Disk

A System of Coordinated Motion

The North Garden grow disk is a piece of advanced robotics designed for unparalleled control over each plant's micro-environment. It utilizes a series of interconnected mechanisms that allow it to dynamically adapt to a plant's needs throughout its lifecycle.

Core Components:

• Hoberman Iris: A radially expanding ring forms the disk's central aperture, allowing it to widen as a plant's stalk or trunk grows thicker.
• Starshade Carapace: Deployable "starshade" diaphragms on the top and bottom form a sealed root chamber. These can open and close to regulate humidity, control the atmospheric composition, and allow robotic access.
• Sarrus Linkage Actuator: The entire system is driven by a single linear actuator. This input is translated through a Sarrus linkage, which orchestrates the coordinated expansion of the iris and the opening of the carapace in one efficient motion.

This proprietary design provides precise environmental control, accommodates growth from seedling to mature tree, and represents a significant and defensible technological advantage.