The revolution of the tech pet industry
Smart Pet Tech is growing: how breakthrough IoT technology is changing the way we keep our dogs safe, healthy and entertained
Over the past few years, we have seen an incredible increase in pet ownership across Europe and US households with the rise of “pandemic puppies” and the surge in work from home culture. Now with many professionals going back to the office or resuming their pre-pandemic lifestyle, there is an undeniable surge and demand for pet safety devices. As such, most pet parents seem willing to splash out for new and expensive high-tech products for their animals as long as they improve their quality of life.
Modern tech devices and AI-powered apps improve our pets’ quality of life, well-being, and entertainment experiences. Today, pet lovers want the best pet tech products for their four-pawed friends, which include robot companions, high-tech pet collars, dog toys, and self-cleaning litter boxes.
Let’s explore some of the popular pet tech solutions available on the pet tech market today.
1. ORo’s AI-powered Pet Robot
The ORo AI pet robot is one of the best smart pet products on the market. With the ability to fulfill several functions, such as playing, feeding, health monitoring, guarding, and training, this robot can become the perfect companion for your dog.
The ORo robot features many interesting tools:
- an automatic feeder, which gives out both food and treats, which means that you can rest assured that your dog’s feeding schedule is maintained, even when you’re away from home
- a health journal for your dog, including eating habits and other vital signs, so you can immediately be aware of any irregularities and potential issues. The robot’s AI mechanism can pick up your dog’s behavior and distress signals and attempt to calm or distract them.
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handles a lot of dog training, which is especially useful for pet owners who may not have enough time or the know-how to do so themselves
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does periodic scans of your home and your pet’s whereabouts and flags anything suspicious. The robot also plays with your dog when you can’t, keeping boredom and loneliness at bay.
2. Whisker Litter Robot 4
Love your kitties but hate scooping their litter boxes? Whisker’s Litter Robot 4 can go a long way in eliminating this most dreaded task for cat owners. This litter box is a self-cleaning automatic machine that can be connected to WiFi.
The self-cleaning cycle starts a few minutes after your cat has used the box, and the litter tray is replaced with a fresh bed of litter after every use. This goes a long way in reducing odors and litter tracking. Furthermore, the Whisker Litter Robot 4 can help significantly in decreasing litter wastage, helping you save up to 50% more litter. The cleaning cycle time can also be adjusted based on your cat’s preferences and how comfortable they are with the box. It also has a quiet cycle, dubbed the WhisperQuiet cycle, which is ideal for nighttime cleaning and potentially better for more anxious cats.
This box also has an app to track your cat’s bathroom habits and weight, thus spotting anomalies immediately. It also comes with a step, fence, and carbon filter. The Litter Robot 4 can be used for up to 4 cats.
3. Invoxia’s Minitailz Smart Dog Collar
Recognized as the product with the best innovation in the AI category at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, Invoxia’s Minitalz Smart Dog Collar is the perfect smart collar for vigilant pet parents.
Equipped with
- GPS
- medical-grade health tracker
- accompanying app, which helps you closely track your dog’s overall health and wellbeing and critical indicators such as breathing and heart rate. As such, the data gathered by the Invoxia dog collar can be invaluable to your vet, who can get a more transparent and holistic idea of your pet’s health and medical needs, resulting in better diagnostics and care
- ring for easy clipping onto various straps
this collar lets you track your dog’s whereabouts, appetite, heart health, activity, and behavior.
4. Eufy Pet Dog Camera D605
The Eufy Pet Dog Camera D605 is one of the best dog cameras on the pet tech market, with 1080p clarity, a 170-degree wide-angle lens, and night vision.
It is equipped with:
- a Eufy Pet app, pet owners can always keep an eye on their fur friends on the go
- a treat dispenser with a 270-degree rotation
- a 3-distance setting, to keep your pup engaged and active when you’re busy
- an anti-clog design and a dishwashable cup you can easily remove for hassle-free cleaning
Furthermore, the camera automatically keeps your dog front and center in the frame by identifying them through the pet detection technology and following them with the smart motion sensor. For noisy or anxious dogs, the camera sends a notification to pet owners if their dog barks a lot. This allows the owners to talk to their dogs and calm them down through 2-way audio.
As the cherry on top, the camera also offers 16GB local storage, keeping recordings easily at hand for pet owners to pore over down the line.
5. PetSafe’s SmartDoor Connected Pet Door
PetSafe’s SmartDoor Connected Pet Door is another smart pet product for busy pet parents. It involves pet door keys, which you can put on your pet’s collar. This key is automatically sensed by the door when your pet approaches and grants them entry, effectively keeping unwanted animals and wildlife out. A keyless option is also available, pairing your pet’s microchip with the system.
Controlled with the My PetSafe app, owners can seamlessly set operating schedules for multiple animals that align with their individual routines. Pet owners can also get notifications on the app, alerting them of their pets’ whereabouts, as well as when they have used the door. The notifications can also help track when the door is locked and unlocked.
This pet door also has weather sealing, helping protect your pets indoors during bad weather and ensuring your heating or cooling does not get out.
In the future, pet technology is expected to continue growing in leaps and bounds by developing things like virtual reality devices for pets and bark and facial cues recognition software.
source: Techopedia
cover image: Riis Riiiis via Unsplash
author: Barbara Marcotulli
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