Technology-infused plant can water itself

Hang on, don’t all plants water themselves?

Well, technically yes. But not if they’re confined to a pot on your desk. Who’ll top up your beloved petunias when you’re off on holiday?

I have a guy for that

You and your disposable income. For the rest of us however, this Arduino-powered setup by Randy Sarafan will enable any plant to water itself without you having to lift a finger.

Is it powered by science?

Of course it is. An Arduino board controls a soil moisture sensor which regulates a water pump, so if you’re plant’s feeling thirsty, it’ll get an automatic top-up. Just don’t forget to leave enough in the reservoir when you’re off on your island vacation.

I don’t have a degree in electrical engineering

You won’t need one. Just follow the guide at Instructables and your plants will be watering themselves in no time. Just don’t pair it up with a Robotic Action Plant – mobile, self-watering cyborg plants are a step too far.

[Instructables via Dvice]

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Dan is Editor-in-chief of Stuff, working across the magazine and the Stuff.tv website.  Our Editor-in-Chief is a regular at tech shows such as CES in Las Vegas, IFA in Berlin and Mobile World Congress in Barcelona as well as at other launches and events. He has been a CES Innovation Awards judge. Dan is completely platform agnostic and very at home using and writing about Windows, macOS, Android and iOS/iPadOS plus lots and lots of gadgets including audio and smart home gear, laptops and smartphones. He's also been interviewed and quoted in a wide variety of places including The Sun, BBC World Service, BBC News Online, BBC Radio 5Live, BBC Radio 4, Sky News Radio and BBC Local Radio.

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