Desarrollo de un simulador web para el control de riesgos en cultivos agricolas mediante un microcontrolador ESP32.

Abstract

This project emerged as response to a real-world problem: many farmers still lack efficient irrigation systems and accessible technologies to help them manage water resources. To address this, we develop a web-based simulator that, together with a fuctional prototype and an ESP32 microcontroller, enables remote and automatic irrigation control. Over the course of 15 weeks, we organized the work into sprints using the agile Scrum methodology. We built a user-friendly interface, a multi-user database, and a system capable of reading soil moinsture in real time and activating irrigation when needed. The system was successfully tested, with response times under five seconds. additionally, a survey conducted with loca producers showed that 87.5% are willing to adopt technologies like this. Through this project, we not only applied what we learned in class but also designed a useful, educational, and replicable tool. We believe solutions like this can make a real difference in agriculture, especially in communities that need sustainable and easy-to-use alternatives.