# IoT-Connected Pet Carriers The 'Quokka' Pet Carrier Tracks Temperature, Air Quality and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-05-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quokka-pet-carrier References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/smart-pet-carrier/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/quokkabcn/quokka-bcn-the-first-pet-carrier-with-isofix-and-i?ref=wp0ajd&utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) Traveling with a dog or cat is common for many consumers but not always done as safely as possible, so the 'Quokka' pet carrier has been designed to make optimal security a constant for owners. Outfitted with a bevy of sensors, the carrier is capable of tracking temperature, humidity and air quality to let owners know if their pet is at risk when spending extended periods confined in the unit. The carrier also features tracking technology that will keep an eye on the location of the unit to let owners feel further connected to their pet when traveling. The 'Quokka' pet carrier comes in several color options, has a cutout front for optimal ventilation and also boasts a built-in water trough to keep pets hydrated throughout the journey. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Connected Pet Carriers:** There is an opportunity to create more pet carriers with built-in sensors and tracking technology that ensures pet safety and provides owners with insights into their pet's well-being during travel. - **Internet of Things (iot) for Pet Travel:** The integration of IoT technology into pet travel products presents a disruptive innovation opportunity that could revolutionize the pet industry and pet travel safety as a whole. - **Personalized Travel for Pets:** Customized pet travel solutions could be created by collecting and analyzing data from the sensors on IoT-connected pet carriers to offer personalized travel experiences for pets and their owners. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pet Industry:** By integrating IoT technology into pet products, the pet industry can offer safer and more connected pet travel options and improve the overall well-being of pets. - **Travel Industry:** The travel industry has the opportunity to leverage IoT-connected pet carriers to offer personalized and safer travel experiences for pets and their owners. - **Technology Industry:** The integration of sensors and tracking technology into pet carriers presents an opportunity for the technology industry to develop new products and services that cater to the pet industry and pet owners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Temperature-Tracking Pet Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-pet-camera.md) - [Stylish Multi-Functional Pet Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-pet-carrier.md) - [Dual-Purpose Pet Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burrow-pet-carrier.md) - [Satellite-Connected Pet Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellai-pet-tracker.md) - [Health-Monitoring Pet Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hommew-pet-house.md) - [Pet-Monitoring Smart Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carepet.md) - [GPS Pet Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petcube-gps-tracker.md) - [AI Canine Health Collars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotons-ai-lifetrack-collar.md) - [Thoughtfully Designed Pet Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispin-pet-travel-crate.md)