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Robotic Pet Companions

Pawly Lets You See, Talk to and Play with Your Pets from Anywhere

— March 8, 2014 — Tech
Toronto start-up Pawly has invented a robot that lets pet owners stay in touch with their pets while they’re away.

Pawly has an HD camera, video recorder, microphone and speaker built in to it, which can be operated with a mobile app. This allows you to watch and talk to your pets from work, school or from halfway across the world. 

You can even play remote fetch with your pet using the tennis ball projector accessory. Want reward your pet after that tiring game of fetch? Pawly has a treat-dispenser that you can remotely operate using the app.

There is also no need to worry about how Pawly will stand up to your pet’s teeth and claws. The robot is designed in such a way that its high-tech components are inaccessible to even the most determined and destructive pet.

Implications - The Pawly project is cool because it takes already-existing technology and finds a new and exciting application for it.
Trend Themes
1. Robotic Pet Companions - Robotic pet companions like Pawly present a great opportunity for pet-related industries to develop smart and interactive products to improve the lives of pets and their owners.
2. Remote Monitoring - The growing market for remote monitoring systems like Pawly present many opportunities for businesses in the home security and surveillance industries to develop adaptable and more intelligent products.
3. Smart Pet Toys - The development of smart pet toys like the Pawly tennis ball projector accessory can be a disruptive innovation for companies in the pet product industry seeking to provide new and innovative ways for pet owners to interact with their animals.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Product Industry - The robotic pet companions market presents a potential opportunity for existing pet companies to expand their product lines with new, high-tech items geared for pet care.
2. Home Security Industry - The growing need for remote monitoring systems like the Pawly robot can be an opportunity for home security companies to create more advanced and smart devices for monitoring pets and homes.
3. Surveillance Industry - The technology behind Pawly presents many opportunities for companies in the surveillance industry to create more adaptable and smart monitoring products for use in environments like homes, offices and retail outlets.
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