Robot Gardener 3 is an OuterBabylon Designs open hardware raised-bed garden unit with environmental control and monitoring via web-interface thanks to Arduino Ethernet. DIY or industrial sensors, such as those collecting moisture and temperature data help monitor the environment within a green house dome and will eventually be used to automate environmental conditions. The goal is to grow whatever you want, whenever you want, wherever you are. This project is a statement to healthful food independence, a “neo-renaissance” tip of the hat to Arduino. Particular consideration was taken in this prototype’s design to maximize the mineral and nutrient value of the beyond-organic produce and minimize environmental contamination risks.
The Robot Gardener 3 was implemented with the Arduino based System Controller 3. For more information on the Robot Gardener 3, Kickstarter funded open documentation, visit:
