# Feline-Grooming Bots Taylor Veltrop Uses His Kinect Robot to Pet his Cat from a Distance By Josh Mears | Published 2012-01-04 | Updated 2012-01-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teleport-cat References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/teleoperated-cat-grooming/20999/) & [taylor.veltrop](http://taylor.veltrop.com/) For those of you who would travel if not for the fear your cat may end up lonely, fear not, help has finally arrived. Taylor Veltrop, a software designer in Tokyo, has developed a program that enables people to [groom their cats from a distance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/groopet-grooming-kit). It sounds confusing but what this means is that you may be half way around the world, but by using this revolutionary program you can now -- drum roll -- still watch, pet, hang out with and groom your favorite feline friend. Taylor was able to come up with this product by using an Xbox Kinect controller, a [Wii](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-mickey-rebrushed) remote, a Treadmill and a [Nao humanoid robot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enor-e1) together. To watch the tele-operation system in action is mindblowing. This system is the result of over a years work for the bright Mr. Taylor Veltrop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Teleoperation Systems:** Developing teleoperation systems for remote grooming and interaction with pets can disrupt the pet care industry by catering to the needs of busy pet owners. - **Robot-assisted Pet Care:** The use of robots in pet care, such as grooming bots, presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in automating tasks and providing remote pet care services. - **Human-robot Interaction:** Advancements in human-robot interaction technologies, such as using Xbox Kinect and Wii remotes, open up possibilities for remote engagement with pets and other tasks. ### Where This Applies - **Pet Care:** The pet care industry can leverage teleoperation systems and robot-assisted pet care to enhance the convenience and quality of their services. - **Robotics:** The robotics industry can explore the potential of human-robot interaction technologies to develop innovative solutions for pet care and other applications. - **Technology:** The advancements in teleoperation systems and human-robot interaction open up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the technology sector, catering to various industries including pet care. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Roving Household Pet Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meowmates.md) - [Automated Grooming Cat Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pawswing-neo.md) - [AI-Powered Cat Tracking Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-companion-robot.md) - [Automatic Cat Grooming Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pawswing.md) - [Autonomous AI-Powered Robot Cats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macroact-maicat.md) - [Robotic Pet Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guliguli-smart-companion.md) - [Automated Mounted Cat Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-cat-brush.md) - [Autonomous Cat-Grooming Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pawswing-purrring.md) - [Smart Cat Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pawswing-neo.md)