Smart Sprinkler for Precision Irrigation in Water-Efficient Lawns and Gardens

A Minnesota-based company, Irrigreen, has developed an innovative sprinkler system aimed at reducing water usage for maintaining lawns and gardens.

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Irrigreen's system deviates from this design by incorporating specially built software that calculates each nozzle's surrounding surface area for every 0.8 degrees of rotation.

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The system incorporates fourteen different-sized streams, allowing for precise control over the volume of water sprayed.

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Irrigreen claims that its system can save up to 50% of household water use compared to conventional systems.

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To further enhance its offerings, Irrigreen raised $15 million in seed funding in 2023.

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The company plans to use the funding to develop next-generation sprinkler software, create advanced cloud watering intelligence, and introduce smartphone app control and reporting features.

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Today, water conservation is essential, as we are threatened by water scarcity and droughts caused by climate change.

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As water scarcity continues to be a pressing issue, technologies like Irrigreen can play a crucial role in conserving water resources and mitigating the impact of droughts on the environment and communities.

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