Abstract
The goal of this project is to develop a wireless sensor network that connects multiple independent systems to enhance garden health. Two separate submodules are created, each serving a different purpose. The first is an actuating scarecrow. It uses a Passive Infrared (PIR) sensor to detect motion in the garden and sends a Wi-Fi signal to a scarecrow mannequin, which then activates to scare off pests. This design includes two nodes: the detection node with the PIR sensor and the actuation node with the mannequin. The second submodule is a camera-based pollinator monitoring module. These nodes can be placed at any distance apart, as long as they are within Wi-Fi range, and still operate correctly. This allows the mannequin to be moved to new locations, preventing pests from becoming accustomed to it. Additionally, at regular intervals, such as once a day, the visitor count is sent to the central hub node to track visitor counts. A prototype was successfully developed and tested for home use.