Smart Watering System for a Community Garden based on Watershooting gun

RMIT Sustainability requested SSET final-year students to create a ‘Smart Watering System’ as a 2024 capstone project to promote sustainable gardening practices in RMIT's sustainable garden, the Aloe Garden. The watering system should have a water-saving, and innovative setup that can assist garden participants in reducing stress during its use.

The system will feature automated controls, sensors, predictive analytics, and remote monitoring to optimize water usage. A key innovation is the water gun shooting mechanism, which triggers the watering process, making garden maintenance both efficient and engaging. This approach conserves water while offering an educational and enjoyable experience for participants.

Key Deliverables:

- Efficiently water the diverse plants (vegetables, fruits, medicinal plants) in the garden. 

- Utilize a water gun shooting range to create a fun, user-controlled system for water distribution.

- Include an irrigation plan with pumps, sensors, and automatic water refilling for optimal water management. 

- Involve students and staff in a fun and interactive way.

- Comprehensive and in-depth project analysis reports.

The project completion is scheduled by September 2024, this project will contribute to RMIT’s goal of fostering sustainable practices across campus.