Design and Implementation of a Type-1 Fuzzy Controller Driven IoT-Integrated Automated Plant Watering System for Gardening

This research paper presents a significant advancement in gardening methodologies, leveraging an Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled automated plant watering system that underscores the paramount importance of efficiency and sustainability. The developed system, orchestrated by an 8-bit ATmega328P microcontroller, integrates resistive soil moisture sensor and humidity and temperature sensors (DHT11) to furnish real-time information. The watering technique of the developed system is further refined through the integration of a type-1 fuzzy logic-based controller, which is utilized to regulate its operation. With the integration of a Wi-Fi module, users gain the ability to monitor water distribution remotely through a smartphone application. The utilization of Thing Speak cloud technology streamlines data transfer and analysis, thereby enhancing the overall performance of the system on a full scale. The developed automated plant watering system not only conserves water and fosters optimal plant growth but also aligns seamlessly with advanced technological trends in the farming sector. It exemplifies a harmonious fusion of ecological awareness and cutting-edge IoT developments.