Biodata is an innovative, open-source device that allows plants to express themselves through music by translating their natural bioelectrical signals into sound. Developed by MolinoLab, this project is designed for anyone—makers, musicians, educators, or curious minds—to build their own device from scratch.

The kit includes everything you need to assemble your own Biodata. Once built, you place gentle sensors on a plant’s leaves. The device detects subtle changes in electrical conductivity that occur as the plant interacts with its environment—such as light, water, or touch—and converts these variations into real-time MIDI data.

Connectivity and musical versatility:

• Connect Biodata to your computer or mobile phone (Android or iPhone) via Bluetooth or USB cable, and use any music app or DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) to convert the MIDI data into music in real time.

• Thanks to its TRS MIDI output (mini-jack) , you can send MIDI information directly to an external synthesizer or a modular Eurorack system, integrating the plant’s bioelectrical expressions seamlessly into any hardware setup.

The result is a unique, living soundscape that reflects the plant’s activity and vitality. Each plant creates its own melodies, making every experience different and deeply connected to nature. Biodata does not harm plants in any way; it simply listens to the natural electrical processes already happening within them.

Built for customization and continuous improvement:

Biodata is a fully open-source hardware and software project. You can customize it, modify it, and adapt it to your own needs. The developers at MolinoLab constantly release updates, ensuring the kit evolves over time with new features and improvements.

Designed for musicians, wellness enthusiasts, educators, nature lovers, and DIY makers, Biodata bridges technology, art, and biology. It invites users to slow down, reconnect with the natural world, and experience plants not just as living organisms, but as active participants in a shared ecosystem of sound and life.