Smart sprinkler system that detects and avoids spraying parked cars.

The user has a product idea: a sprinkler system with sensors that can detect when a car is parked nearby. If a car is detected, the system would either pause its spraying cycle until the car moves or adjust its spray pattern to avoid hitting the vehicle. This is a great opportunity in the smart home and garden automation market, particularly for intelligent irrigation solutions. The product would likely use proximity sensors, such as ultrasonic or infrared, integrated into or positioned near the sprinkler heads. These sensors could be managed by a central smart controller or through logic embedded in individual units. The main benefits are convenience for the user, protection of vehicles from water spots, and improved water efficiency by avoiding non-target areas. Revenue would come from selling these premium, "car-aware" sprinkler systems or add-on modules to homeowners, especially those in suburban areas where lawns are next to driveways or street parking.