About the Project

As inflation in the United States continues to rise, and global supply chain issues persist, working class people are finding it harder and harder to be able to find or afford healthy food options at their local grocery stores. The looming fear of large-scale food scarcity coupled with the steadily declining economy have forced many Americans to turn to unhealthy food alternatives. The smart garden presents a small but impactful way to help counteract this issue and benefit the lives of those in need. Our goal in creating this product doesn’t stop at financially benefiting the lives of the people who use it. The SMART Garden serves as a way to better the health of the individual, both physically and mentally.

What is a smart garden?

A smart garden is a garden that can automatically care for your plants, very often with some connection to an 'internet of things', allowing you to configure it wirelessly. Ours does this by letting you select the ideal conditions for your plant and monitoring the soil moisture of the garden's soil. If the soil is too dry, the pumps are activated and the plant is watered. With the garden connected to Wi-Fi, it will automatically retrieve the latest ideal values from our website and upate it with the most recent sensor readings. You can view the soil moisture, humidity, and temperature of the garden from anywhere, all while being sure your plant receives only as much water as it needs.

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File Links

10 Page Divide and Conquer Document Senior Design I Final Report 8 Page Conference Paper Senior Design II Final Report CDR Presentation Slides Final Presentation Slides

Video Links (Viewable below)

Final Presentation Video
Final Demonstration Video

Final Presentation Video

Final Demonstration Video

 
 
 
 
 
 

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About the Team

Kevin Lorch is a student at the University of Central Florida that will graduate in May of 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCpE). Currently dedicating full time to studies and aspiring to work at NASA or an associated company after graduation.	Lauren Melancon is an Electrical Engineering (EE) major student, on track to graduate from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) degree in May of 2023. She has received a job as a developmental engineer for the United States Air Force at Wright Patterson Air Force Base as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force. She will commission as a brand-new second lieutenant later in May 2023 and start at her new base after receiving orders later this year.	Ryan Hassan is a Computer Engineering (CpE) student scheduled to graduate in May of 2023. Currently working for the UCF student union as a technician. Plans to work in software development and management.	Jonathan Wallhauser is a student at the University of Central Florida that will graduate in May of 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCpE). During his time at UCF, he held a position in leadership for the Surf Team at UCF for three years and president his senior year. After graduation, Jonathan will begin his career with Lockheed Martin as a software engineer a part of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program.