Automatic water level protection system in rural areas
The Project
- The project is titled "Automated Monitoring and Control System in Agriculture." Its goal is to create a smart system that helps farmers monitor soil moisture and water levels, and control irrigation remotely via a mobile phone application. The system uses an ESP32 microcontroller connected to sensors that send real-time data. When the soil moisture drops below a certain level, the system automatically activates a water pump, making irrigation more efficient. - The team realized that many farmers still monitor soil moisture and water levels manually—a process that is time-consuming and error-prone, especially during dry seasons or unpredictable weather. This often leads to improper irrigation, reducing crop yields and wasting valuable water. These real-life challenges inspired the team to apply technology to agriculture in order to solve practical problems. - One of the biggest challenges was programming and integrating the hardware components (ESP32, sensors, and water pump) to ensure the system was stable and accurate. Additionally, developing a remote control application required technical knowledge, which was especially demanding for a team of secondary school students. However, with perseverance and support from their teacher, the team was able to overcome these obstacles. - At the exhibition, the project will showcase a complete system: soil sensors, a mobile application displaying real-time data, and a water pump that activates automatically when soil moisture is too low. Visitors will see how technology can modernize agricultural practices, save labor and resources, and help farmers work more efficiently.
