Project Overview

WaterIT is a smart, automated plant watering system built using Flask, Arduino, and AI. It intelligently monitors soil conditions and automates irrigation while offering plant care insights through integrated APIs.

Key Components

1. Hardware

• Arduino UNO – Controls sensors and pump

• Soil Moisture Sensor – For real-time monitoring

• Water Pump + Relay – Manages irrigation

• Servo Motor – Provides mechanical feedback

2. Software Stack

• Flask – Backend web application

• SQLite – Lightweight database for storage

• Gemini API (Google Generative AI) – Offers plant care advice

• OpenWeatherMap API – Integrates live weather data

• Plant.id API – Identifies plants via uploaded images

3. Core Features

• Real-time moisture sensing & auto-watering

• AI-powered plant care recommendations

• Interactive data visualization

• Plant identification from images

• Weather-aware irrigation

How It Works

1. Moisture Monitoring

2. Data Collection

3. Web Interface

• Dashboard – Monitor system status and alerts

• Graphs – Visualize moisture trends

• AI Chat – Get plant care guidance

• About Page – System overview and usage

Key Features

1. Automated Watering

• Moisture threshold control

• Smart pump activation

• Water usage tracking

2. Data Analysis

• Live and historical moisture graphs

• Trend-based insights

• Environment and weather context

3. AI Integration

• AI-based plant identification

• Personalized care tips

• Interactive AI assistant