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Facial Recognition Cat Feeders

The Bistro Cat Feeder Has Feline Facial Recognition for Portioning

— July 17, 2014 — Lifestyle
An automated cat feeder seems like it would be a handy thing to have when you're away from home for a time—unless you have multiple cats and one of them happens to be particularly greedy.

The Bistro is a high-tech cat feeder that offers a remedy to this kind of situation, by integrating facial recognition software that works while a cat is eating. During this time, a cat is also weighed, so that you can be sure a cat is getting just the right amount of food. This is an easy way to track appetite and weight without any additional effort.

The Bistro feeder is now part of an Indiegogo campaign, with a goal of raising $100,000 so that the device can move forward with mass production.
Trend Themes
1. Cat Facial Recognition - Developing facial recognition technology for pets opens the door for a new industry to flourish, creating a paradigm shift in the pet-feeding industry by making the process more efficient and convenient.
2. Automated Pet Devices - Smart pet devices and automated cat feeders are gaining popularity, leading to an opportunity for pet companies to develop more innovations in this field while being mindful of pets and their owners' needs.
3. Remote Monitoring - Remote monitoring and tracking technology in the pet feeding industry is a promising trend that could revolutionize the industry by providing pet owners with better control and insight into their pet's diet and health.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Technology - The pet technology industry has the opportunity to develop new innovative solutions that improve pet health, welfare, and the relationship with owners.
2. Smart Home - Integrating smart pet devices with home automation systems offers an exciting chance for business growth in the smart home industry and to provide pet-friendly solutions.
3. Health and Nutrition - Smart pet devices that track pets' food intake and activity levels are increasingly popular and can provide opportunities for innovative technology development in the health and nutrition industry.
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