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Automatic Wi-Fi-Enabled Dog Toys

GomiBall is the Ultimate Tech-Savvy and Playful Toy Ball for Dogs

— January 28, 2019 — Lifestyle
GomiBall is a toy ball for dogs that allows owners to play with their pet even when no one is home. The product is durable, autonomous and anti-bacterial. It relies on an evolving algorithm that produces irregular patterns and engages one's furry companion on a playful adventure. The toy has been approved by the FDA to harbor no harmful tendencies or materials.

The GomiBall is ideal for battling separation anxiety in dogs as statistics show that one in every three pets suffer from it. The techy product can autostart and autostop, while owners can control it via a mobile application. The app can also help locate the toy ball for dogs if lost.

GomiBall has been approved to suit all breeds of dogs and even cats.
Trend Themes
1. Autonomous Pet Toys - The rise of autonomous pet toys like GomiBall creates opportunities for innovative technology solutions that provide entertainment for pets even when owners are not present.
2. Smartphone-controlled Pet Toys - The integration of mobile applications with pet toys, such as GomiBall, offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the pet industry by allowing owners to interact and control toys remotely.
3. Pet Anxiety Solutions - Addressing pet separation anxiety, like GomiBall does, presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in developing products and technologies that alleviate stress and provide comfort for pets when left alone.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Toy Manufacturing - Manufacturers in the pet toy industry can explore the production of autonomous and smartphone-controlled toys, like the GomiBall, to meet the growing demand for high-tech pet entertainment products.
2. Mobile Application Development - The pet industry offers opportunities for mobile app developers to create innovative applications for controlling and tracking smart pet toys, such as GomiBall.
3. Pet Health and Wellness - The pet health and wellness industry can explore the development of products and services that address pet separation anxiety, similar to the features offered by the GomiBall, to improve the well-being of pets and their owners.
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