An AI-assisted scientific platform where everyday contributors help locate, identify and organise plant observations that may lead to the next major medicinal, nutritional or scientific breakthrough.
MyTurboBot combines public contribution with AI-assisted validation to build the most comprehensive plant intelligence network in Australia — and eventually the world.
Upload plant sightings from anywhere in Australia. Your photo could help identify the next scientifically significant species.
Our AI assistant reviews every upload — checking image quality, identifying species, and guiding you to provide better evidence when needed.
Every validated sighting lands on our live map, building a growing picture of plant biodiversity across Australia's diverse landscapes.
Interesting discoveries are flagged for scientific follow-up — DNA sampling, chemical analysis, and connection to active research programmes.
Indigenous knowledge and culturally sensitive records are structurally protected with permission-based access — never public by default.
Build your track record as a Key Plant Finder. Strong contributors may be invited into future fieldwork, training and research opportunities.
Our map combines community uploads with data from the Atlas of Living Australia and GBIF — over 101 million occurrence records and growing.
Take a clear photo of the plant you've found. Include leaves, flowers, bark or fruit if possible. Drop a GPS pin or let your phone do it automatically.
Our AI analyses your photo — confirming it's a plant, checking quality, suggesting species, and asking follow-up questions if needed. It's like having a smart field assistant in your pocket.
Once validated, your sighting appears on the live map. Interesting records may be flagged for scientific follow-up, DNA sampling, or deeper analysis.
The global race to understand plant chemistry, genomics and ecological intelligence is accelerating. Your contribution could be part of the next major discovery.
University of York researchers reported in January 2026 that understanding how plants produce powerful alkaloids could help produce new medicines more quickly, cheaply and with less environmental impact.
University of Queensland researchers reported in February 2025 that they introduced genetic material into plants via roots for the first time, opening a pathway for faster crop improvement.
A 2025 Nature Communications review noted long-read DNA sequencing had advanced medicinal plant genomics to more than 400 genomes from 203 plants by February 2025.
MIT reported in February 2026 that generative AI is already being used to design new antibiotics from scratch and accelerate therapeutic discovery.
See the platform in action — from plant uploads to scientific discovery.
A walkthrough of the platform, from uploading your first plant sighting to seeing it appear on the live map.
Watch our AI analyse a plant photo in real time.
Tips for capturing the best plant photos and data in the field.
Australia's most widespread tree species, found along waterways across the continent. Known for its medicinal bark extracts and ecological importance as habitat for native wildlife.
March 2026Contributors have uploaded 12 new plant sightings from the Kimberley region, including potential Adansonia gregorii observations in previously unmapped locations.
Coming SoonNew research shows generative AI can help screen plant compounds for medicinal potential, accelerating the path from field observation to laboratory analysis.
March 2026