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Sensor Collection
ESP32 microcontrollers with attached probes collect soil moisture, ambient light, and temperature data at regular intervals.
The Solution
PlantPulse
PlantPulse is a Wi-Fi enabled IoT plant monitoring system using ESP32-based sensors to transmit real-time soil moisture, light, and temperature data to a mobile-friendly web interface.
Mobile-first architecture
Designed for smartphone access with no app download required.
Uses existing Wi-Fi infrastructure
Deploys on standard Wi-Fi networks already present in schools and facilities.
Affordable and scalable
Built with low-cost ESP32 microcontrollers for broad deployment.
Designed for classrooms and senior centers
Tailored for intergenerational learning environments.
PlantPulse Hardware Unit
ESP32-based sensor with soil moisture, light, and temperature probes
Mobile Web Dashboard
Real-time data visualization accessible from any smartphone browser
How It Works
From Sensor to Screen
A straightforward data pipeline from physical environment to smartphone screen.
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Wi-Fi Transmission
Data is transmitted securely over standard Wi-Fi networks already present in schools and partner facilities.
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Secure Server Storage
Environmental readings are stored on a secure server, maintaining historical records for analysis and comparison.
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Smartphone Dashboard
Users access a mobile-friendly web dashboard to view real-time and historical data from any device with a browser.
System Architecture
Sensor Collection
Wi-Fi Transmission
Secure Server Storage
Smartphone Dashboard