Design of an Automated Greenhouse Using Arduino

Authors

  • Gabriel Custódio de Abreu Universidade de Uberaba – Uniube, Brasil
  • Matheus Rosa Marcelino Universidade de Uberaba – Uniube, Brasil
  • Leandro Aureliano da Silva Universidade de Uberaba – Uniube, Brasil
  • Lúcio Rogério Júnior Instituto Federal do Triângulo Mineiro – IFTM, Brasil
  • Marcelo Lucas Universidade de Uberaba – Uniube, Brasil
  • Eduardo Silva Vasconcelos Instituto Federal Goiano – IF Goiano, Brasil
  • Edilberto Pereira Teixeira Universidade de Uberaba – Uniube, Brasil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31496/retii.v2i1.1895

Keywords:

automated greenhouse, Arduino Uno, automated irrigation, soil moisture sensors, agricultural technology

Abstract

The use of technology in agriculture is essential to increase competitiveness and address challenges related to space and environmental conditions. This study presents the development of an automated greenhouse prototype using low-cost components to eliminate the need for manual intervention in plant cultivation. The control system is based on the Arduino Uno R3, chosen for its ease of programming and extensive connectivity with sensors. Irrigation is automated through soil moisture sensors, which activate a relay to turn on the water pump as needed. Additionally, ventilation regulation is managed through predefined setpoints. To validate the system, a strawberry plant will be cultivated due to its fast growth, allowing for an analysis of the greenhouse's efficiency in controlling environmental conditions. The expected results include an autonomous and efficient environment for cultivation, optimizing resources and reducing the need for labor.

Author Biographies

Gabriel Custódio de Abreu, Universidade de Uberaba – Uniube, Brasil

Holds a degree in Control and Automation Engineering from the Universidade de Uberaba – Uniube.

Matheus Rosa Marcelino, Universidade de Uberaba – Uniube, Brasil

Holds a degree in Control and Automation Engineering from the Universidade de Uberaba – Uniube.

Leandro Aureliano da Silva, Universidade de Uberaba – Uniube, Brasil

Holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Universidade Federal de Uberlândia – UFU (2018), a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Escola de Engenharia de São Carlos – USP (2007), and a Professional Specialization in Industrial Process Automation from Universidade de Uberaba (2007). Graduated in Electrical Engineering from Universidade de Uberaba (2001). Has experience in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on Telecommunications Systems, Automation, and Digital Signal and Image Processing. Former Professor and Coordinator of the Environmental, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, and Information Systems programs at Faculdade de Talentos Humanos – FACTHUS (Ecossistema Brasília Educacional), both on-campus and online. Served as Editor-in-Chief of the Jornal de Engenharia, Tecnologia e Meio Ambiente – JETMA. Was Coordinator of the Institutional Evaluation Committee – CPA at FACTHUS and a member of the national NDE of the Ecossistema Brasília Educacional. Currently a Professor and Program Manager at Universidade de Uberaba – UNIUBE. Editor-in-Chief of the Revista de Engenharia, TI e Inovação (ISSN: 2966-2508). Scientific article reviewer. Member of the Evaluators' Database of the National Higher Education Evaluation System (BASIS).

Lúcio Rogério Júnior, Instituto Federal do Triângulo Mineiro – IFTM, Brasil

Graduated in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on Industrial Automation (2008-2012) from Universidade de Uberaba (UNIUBE) and specialized in Maintenance Engineering (2013-2015) from Faculdade Pitágoras. Holds a Master’s degree in Technological Innovation (2017-2019) from Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro (PMPIT / LFFPP / UFTM) and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (2022–present) at Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (PPGEELT / FEELT / NUPEP / UFU). Worked as a professor in the Technical Electronics program (2013) at Colégio Uberaba and as an Engineer (2013-2017) in industrial plants. Served as a Professor at UNIUBE (2017-2025), teaching in the Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Automation programs. Currently, he is a Tenured Professor at Instituto Federal do Triângulo Mineiro (IFTM). Has experience in the fields of Electronic Instrumentation, Power Electronics, Embedded Systems (DSPs), Industrial Automation, and Maintenance Engineering. His research interests include APFC, VCM-VSI / CCM-VSI inverters, and the application of embedded systems in technological innovation.

Marcelo Lucas, Universidade de Uberaba – Uniube, Brasil

Holds a degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis on Electronics and Telecommunications from Instituto Nacional de Telecomunicações (1988), a specialization in Telecommunication Systems from Universidade de Uberaba (2000), advanced training in Sugar-Alcohol Industry Processing from FAZU - Faculdades Associadas de Uberaba (2009), and a master's degree from EESC/USP - Escola de Engenharia de São Carlos (2012). Currently, he is a full professor at Universidade de Uberaba, the program manager for the Electrical Engineering course, and the coordinator of the Specialization Program in Electric Power Systems. He has experience in Electrical Engineering, with a focus on Telecommunications, Control Systems, Industrial Instrumentation, and the development of Intelligent Control Systems. Additionally, he serves as a technical consultant for SIC Engenharia Ltda.

Eduardo Silva Vasconcelos, Instituto Federal Goiano – IF Goiano, Brasil

PhD in Sciences from the Faculdade de Engenharia Elétrica da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia (UFU), Master’s in Mathematics from the Universidade Federal de Goiás (UFG), and Master’s in Higher Education from the Centro Universitário do Triângulo (UNITRI). Holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from the Universidade de Marília (UNIMAR), as well as degrees in Business Administration (Bachelor’s) and Agribusiness Management (Technologist) from the Universidade de Uberaba (UNIUBE). Has several Lato Sensu specializations with emphasis in Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge Engineering and Management, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Public Administration and Strategic Management, Public Governance, and Educational Technologies, in addition to an MBA in Public Management and Administrative Practices. Currently enrolled in the Electrical Engineering program at UniBTA. With extensive experience in the field of education, has been teaching at the high school level since 1990 and in higher education since 2003, focusing on subjects such as Calculus, Mathematics, Statistics, Management, and Entrepreneurship. Since 2014, has held the position of General Director at the Instituto Federal Goiano - Campus Cristalina, working in public administration aimed at educational and institutional development.

Edilberto Pereira Teixeira, Universidade de Uberaba – Uniube, Brasil

Holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Universidade Federal de Itajubá (1972), a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Universidade Federal de Itajubá (1974), and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Universidade Estadual de Campinas (1991). Has experience in the field of Electrical Engineering, with an emphasis on electronic process control and power systems, working primarily on the following topics: power systems, industrial electricity, multivariable process control, nonlinear system control, fuzzy logic, and artificial neural networks. Currently serves as a professor in the Undergraduate Electrical Engineering program at Universidade de Uberaba – MG (Uniube).

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Published

2025-07-25

How to Cite

Abreu, G. C. de, Marcelino, M. R., Silva, L. A. da, Rogério Júnior, L., Lucas, M., Vasconcelos, E. S., & Teixeira, E. P. (2025). Design of an Automated Greenhouse Using Arduino. Revista De Engeharia, TI E Inovação, 2(1), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.31496/retii.v2i1.1895

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