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Smart Self-Cleaning Litter Boxes

The 'Litter-Robot III' Litter Box Cleans Itself After Every Use

— February 13, 2017 — Lifestyle
Those with one or more cats in their home can utilize the 'Litter-Robot III' smart litter box in order to keep their home free of pet odors and decrease the amount of maintenance that they need to perform.

The 'Litter-Robot III' works by incorporating a sensor into the design of the appliance that will know when a cat enters it. After the cat has vacated the unit, the 'Litter-Robot III' will spring to life and automatically clean the waste from the box in order to make it ready for use immediately and keep it sanitary.

The 'Litter-Robot III' smart litter box stores waste in a compartment at the bottom that is pulled out like a drawer in order to empty it into the garbage. The 'Litter-Robot III' is also outfitted with a MoonGlo NiteLite in order to help cats see inside the unit at night when they use it.
Trend Themes
1. Self-cleaning Litter Boxes - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop self-cleaning litter boxes that can automatically clean waste and keep the litter box ready for use immediately.
2. Smart Home Pet Products - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create smart home pet products that incorporate sensors and automation to streamline pet care and decrease maintenance for pet owners.
3. Sanitary Pet Waste Management - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design innovative solutions for managing pet waste that are hygienic, odor-free, and convenient for pet owners.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Home Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine smart home technology with pet care products to create a new market segment.
2. Pet Product Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new manufacturing techniques and materials to create efficient and easy-to-clean pet products.
3. Sustainable Waste Management - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable waste management solutions for pet waste, such as bio-degradable materials or recycling systems.
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