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In the transformation of the fourth industrial revolution, Malaysia agriculture sectors alternate to smart automation systems to deal with the issue of traditional farming routines, particularly in crop spraying. Methods of spraying such as the manually operated tools to spray fertilizers and pesticides are labor-intensive, ergonomically strains, and time-consuming, especially in large, as well as in medium scale agricultural operations. To resolve the issues, this study develops a smart sprayer system equipped with an integrated Wi-Fi and Internet of Things (IoT) module. The system utilizes a combination of microcontroller, ultrasonic sensors, and wifi modules for the system movements while regulating the activation and deactivation of the sprayer pump. The system is capable of being remotely controlled via a smartphone, eliminating any physical exposure to hazardous chemicals during the spraying process. The Wi-Fi and IoT integration is further facilitated with real-time controlling of the system operations, allowing for precision spraying and optimization of crop coverage. The results proved that the smart sprayer system can operate efficiently. The average spraying operation is estimated to be 95%, better than the traditional spraying approach. The system can be remotely operated with a user-friendly user interface through the integrated IoT and microcontroller. The 360° movements, obstacle sensor, water level indicator, and remotely operated sprayer pump were performed as expected.