Il Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas comes to life and embraces a new domain: that of pets. The latest innovations presented are not simple gadgets, but truly innovative tools designed to improve the lives of our four-legged friends and, consequently, ours.
In an increasingly connected world, our pets are also becoming part of the digital universe, thanks to devices ranging from smart collars to autonomous litter boxes. Let's take a look.
Technology wears a collar: smart collars at CES
This year's CES showcased a variety of smart collars, designed to track every aspect of our pets' lives. One of the protagonists is the smart collar by invoxia, a French GPS giant. Not only does it allow you to locate your pet in real time, but it also monitors vital activities such as heart rate and barking. The latest gadget presented, Minitailz, it is small enough to be suitable for cats, and capable of detecting problems such as atrial fibrillation.
But the surprises don't end there: the Australian startup Ilume introduces Tracker, a technological "ecosystem" with a smart bowl and collar that counts the dog's steps. The devices, essentially, communicate with the owner's smartphone, providing detailed information on the animal's daily activities. There Smart Bowlthen calculates ideal food portions based on age, weight and activity.
Smart litter boxes: innovation at the service of cats
CES2024 is also the stage for innovations dedicated to cats, such as the Whiskers litter box, a litter box that automatically separates waste in a drawer, alerting owners via app when it's time to empty it. The Chinese engineer Allen Wu created the startup Pawby after discovering that an early diagnosis of his cat's illness would be possible by monitoring his hygiene habits. For this reason she created a gadget that monitors the frequency with which the cat uses the litter box and also tracks his weight, thus helping owners to always stay updated on their feline's health.
Innovations like these will become valuable tools for preventing and monitoring pet health.
Not just a whim: pet technology is an investment in health
In addition to providing comfort and safety to pets, these technologies also offer tangible benefits to their owners. Scientific studies have shown that our "furry friends" play a crucial role in improving the physical and mental health of their humans, even reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Pet-friendly technology fits into this context as a further tool to strengthen this beneficial bond, facilitating the daily management and care of animals. The market for pet products is growing rapidly. In an age where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, it is not surprising that the world of pets is also affected.
In conclusion, this year's CES highlighted a clear trend: technology is no longer just a human affair.
