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Problem Statements:
Monitoring of an individual or group of potted plants kept indoors.
Automatic watering system that can be relied upon for an extended period to sustain the plant.
Statement-Restatement Technique
Stated problem: plants need to be monitored and watered to grow properly.
Restated problem: humans have no real way of knowing the true amount of sunlight and moisture a plant has received, and furthermore, addressing that takes a consistent commitment of time and effort over the lifespan of the plant.
Kepner-Tregoe Situation Analysis
Timing: Many people are interested in the benefits of plants in indoor living spaces or the general aesthetic that they bring to a room, but they are unwilling or unable to regularly care for the plant. This project would be a solution for these people allowing for consistent worry-free maintenance.
Trend: Internet of Things and smart home devices are ever-growing industries and this project would fit in well with other smart home solutions.Â
Impact: This project could help many individuals who would like to add house plants to their living spaces but are not confident in their ability to regularly water and care for the plant. This solution could also prove useful for taking care of particularly sensitive plants that need more dedicated care.
KT Problem Analysis
What? Plants require attention to grow properly.
Who? Owners cannot always be available to manage their plants.
Why? People lead busy lives that conflict with rewarding hobbies like planting.
Where? At the desired location for a plant, but in particular these problems are much more common for indoor plants (many plants can survive on their own outdoors).
When? Anytime a plant needs care, most often due to a lack of water, light, nutrients, or carbon dioxide.
How? A sensor and mechanics system can be placed alongside an indoor plant to reduce the load of these challenges on plant owners.
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