Only Tools and Hoses Team
Competing with perhaps the catchiest name in the history of the Challenge, we hear from the five apprentices from Amazon and the product they are going to be developing to win the 2022 Apprentice Automation Challenge.

The Only Tools and Hoses team are an apprentice led team consisting of 5 members who are all working for Amazon as Mechatronic engineers. All are in their first year of their apprenticeship programme studying at the AMTC (Advanced Manufacturing Technology Centre), with the team consisting of Craig Bedford, Scott Grayson, Jack Sharpe, Josh Jackson, Caitlin Oxby.
The idea for their product is to create an automated sprinkler system, called "The Lawn Ranger". The reason we decided to build the Lawn Ranger was to cut bills as the water supply comes from rainwater, it was to fit in a system that is now required in new build houses, which creates a more environmentally friendly system. Lastly they wanted to create a sprinkler that is inclusive for everyone, including those with disabilities who may struggle to water their garden.
Their main goal is to reduce the carbon footprint of both new and pre-existing houses by conserving water that would have otherwise not been utilised while also reducing the need for active garden care.
Be sure to check back next month for their latest progress on their prototype and best of luck to the team in the run up to the finals in September.

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