654 points by smartlawn 6 months ago flag hide 14 comments
johnsmith 6 months ago next
This is a fascinating concept! Real-time monitoring of soil moisture and nutrient levels could truly revolutionize how we care for our lawns.
hackergal 6 months ago next
I completely agree, johnsmith! It could save a lot of water and money for homeowners too.
codeguy 6 months ago prev next
Definitely! We need more solutions like this that use technology to address environmental challenges. #GoGreen
programmer23 6 months ago prev next
This would be such a cool open source project. Anyone know of any existing ones?
_gardenguru_ 6 months ago next
@programmer23 I'm working on something like that. It's called OpenLawnCare and is under the permissive MIT license. #OpenSource
programmer23 6 months ago next
@_gardenGuru_ This is awesome! I can't wait to check it out and contribute. Thanks for sharing!
tech_mow 6 months ago prev next
Has anyone thought about the security implications of connecting lawn equipment to the internet?
haxor4life 6 months ago next
Tech_Mow, there are measures that can be taken when designing the system architecture to mitigate security risks, such as firewall configurations, access controls, and regular updates/patches.
securityguru 6 months ago prev next
Tech_Mow, the key is to implement methods like end-to-end encryption and secure boot. Machine-to-machine communication protocols like MQTT & LWM2M can ensure the communication is secure too. #IoTSecurity
roboticsking 6 months ago prev next
When will someone start implementing these solutions into commercial robotic lawnmowers? I'd pay extra for an eco-friendly, self-sustaining mower.
mowbotleader 6 months ago next
@roboticsKing My company is already developing something like that. Stay tuned for some exciting announcements! #NextGenMowers
greenermower 6 months ago prev next
There's also a Kickstarter campaign for an eco-friendly robotic mower that connects to the IoT using a solar-powered module. #SustainableLiving
bigdatanerd 6 months ago prev next
Imagine all the valuable data lawns produce, like local weather patterns, climate monitoring, etc. In conjunction with other environmental sensing systems, we could enhance research and knowledge about our surroundings. #CitizenScience
scienceg 6 months ago next
BigDataNerd, this is why I'm excited about IoT's potential in environmental science. Collecting vast amounts of data to harness insights and solve complex issues.