The future of the pet care industry is undergoing a technological revolution as new advanced solutions emerge to meet the demand for innovative and high-quality pet care products and services. Pet ownership continues to rise across the US as more households lean on pets for companionship and emotional support, proving that these animals are treated as family members in the owners' lives.
From health tracking devices to automated feeders, the health of these domesticated animals has become a primary concern. Until recently, pet owners could not tell, based on their observation, how a dog's repeated scratching is a symptom of a skin disorder. Unlike humans, animals have no intelligible means to communicate.
Humans rely on instinct, the animal's repeated behavior, and professionals to understand what goes underneath the surface. It is only recently pets have started using recordable talking buttons to convey their needs and desires, yet these devices cannot fully capture the complexities of health.
The rise of pet tech innovations fills in the gap between pet owners and their furry members with insights into their health status, like how tracking devices can monitor vital signs and pet feeders can assess the dietary needs of pets and dispense customized meals to meet and fulfill their nutritional requirements.
PETKIT Launches the PUROBOT ULTRA at the Interzoo 2024
PETKIT, a global pioneer of smart pet care solutions, launched its latest invention called the PUROBOT ULTRA at the Interzoo 2024. For a decade now, the company has been committed to bridging the gap between humans and pets by leveraging technology to redefine the pets' lifestyle and the owner's raising experience.
By integrating AI (artificial intelligence) into the PUROBOT ULTRA, PETKIT paved the way for the next generation of cat litter boxes. This smart innovation can provide an in-depth analysis of a pet's health status based on its stool and urine. According to Dr. Darren Logan, an expert from the Waltham Petcare Science Institute, there are patterns that allow us to understand the health and behavior of pets better, and AI helps us review these patterns and identify health issues invisible to the human eye.
Moving Towards Preventive Pet Care Through AI Integration
Leveraging and integrating AI into pet care moves the industry towards preventive care, which means an improvement in the wellness of our furry members and an increase in our awareness of their health condition. Like the AI-powered cat litter box of PETKIT, the PUROBOT ULTRA offers insights via stool analysis and multi-cat facial recognition.
The AI camera can tell the differences of each cat through body size, coat patterns, and facial contours, even if two or more cats have similar weights. Each cat is assigned a personalized feline ID, accessible via the PETKIT App, detailing toilet visiting data, weight records, toileting videos, and stool images.
According to the Tender Touch Veterinary Hospital, all pets are at risk for contracting intestinal parasites, including indoor cats. Typically, these parasites are detected by checking fecal samples. The PETKIT PUROBOT ULTRA can tell if there are signs of constipation, diarrhea, and other bowel issues through AI-powered stool analysis. It also gives clear guidance via the PETKIT App whenever pet owners need to adjust their cats' meals or water consumption. Based on the information and supplementary media, they can assess the health condition of their furry companions and determine if they need proper medication.
A health-monitoring cat litter also responds to disease indicators in a cat's urine like detecting blood could potentially mean abnormalities in the urinary tract, thus requiring a proper vet check-up as soon as possible. Pet owners have health records and images accessible from the PETKIT App to show the medical professional to supplement their diagnosis. In the event of abnormal pet behaviors, the dedicated mobile app alerts owners through push notifications, facilitating timely intervention before the cats' health condition worsens.
Company founder Wei Ke Guo is confident that the PETKIT PUROBOT ULTRA is a game-changer in the pet care industry. It is leading the next generation of cat litter boxes to facilitate preventive care. "Pets cannot communicate their needs," he said, acknowledging the pressing concern among pet owners. By harnessing technology and data backed by AI algorithms, they can address the unique needs of their feline creatures. As he explained at Interzoo 2024, "Different shape [of the stool] means different health status."
By closely monitoring and analyzing feline stools, the PETKIT PUROBOT ULTRA learns each cat's unique litter box patterns from its duration and frequency spent inside the repository. While it cannot provide a proper diagnosis, its findings give owners early warnings if the cats have any health issues based on their toilet behavior, stool characteristics, and weight records.
The PETKIT PUROBOT ULTRA also handles the cleaning for them, so they no longer have to manually sift through the litter box for their beloved pets' stools. It auto-packs, auto-seals, and auto-refills a trash bag.
Pet owners don't always have the luxury of time, so they can't always clean up after their cats, especially if they leave home for work or dealing with other household matters. Plus, the odor is sometimes too strong, making the experience more displeasing.
The AI-powered cat litter box addresses the bad smell of waste through its odor control. Its collection bin closes completely by itself after the stool has been packed inside a trash bag, preventing the foul smell from escaping. It purifies the unpleasant smells with iced jasmine aroma exuded by the Odor Eliminator N60.
The PETKIT PUROBOT ULTRA auto-expands the trash bag to keep the waste from overflowing. It gives pet owners an extra two days for proper disposal. Fortunately, the litter box can easily be detachable whenever it needs cleaning or maintenance. The cylinder boasts a leak-proof design of the brim structure, effectively preventing urine from leaking into the base. Equipped with six precise safety sensors, it stops its automated cleaning immediately when it detects a cat nearby.
The PETKIT PUROBOT ULTRA stands out for its AI camera capable of tracking and recognizing various pets in the household. It is ideal for pet owners who care for more than one furry member. The camera also works perfectly after hours, ensuring 24/7 monitoring through its night vision and supplementary lighting.
The AI-powered litter box tracks cats in real time. It captures every visit and activity as long as it stays within the captured range, allowing pet owners to address health matters proactively. It keeps the entrance open all the time and only closes to clean up the stool and the urine.
With its ability to recognize pet feces, the AI-powered cat litter box can communicate health issues cats are experiencing internally yet have no intelligible means to convey. The owners can also manually control camera angles via the PETKIT App to survey their pets remotely. While there's a limit to its angles, it gives them a chance to bond virtually, especially by communicating through its built-in microphone.
The PETKIT App
The PETKIT App is another testament to the company's commitment to pet care excellence. The mobile app fits seamlessly into the modern lifestyle of pet owners as they rely heavily on smartphones to access information when researching symptoms of their furry members or finding out what they're not allowed to eat.
Pet care apps have transformed how humans manage pet welfare. They make pet care more accessible and convenient. The PETKIT App, in particular, centralizes all data in one place and offers more advanced controls like speaking through the microphone built into the PUROBOT ULTRA.
The PETKIT App notifies pet owners about low cat litter levels, low supply of garbage bags, and if the device ever malfunctions. It syncs with almost every PETKIT product, empowering users with information to enact proactive care. Pet caretakers have a basis, instead of relying purely on instinct, to determine the health status of their furry companions
The PETKIT Ecosystem
Connecting PETKIT's smart feeders and water fountains with the PUROBOT ULTRA give pet owners more insights to the overall health status of their furry companions. Since each product is synced with PETKIT APP, it can analyze the changes across toileting, drinking, and eating patterns to provide a comprehensive analysis.
Building a smart pet care ecosystem unifies device management, health monitoring, preventive issue screening, etc for pet owners. Through intelligent integration, PETKIT grants better understanding of pet health, enabling proactive intervention and personalized care tailored to each pet's unique needs.
Conclusion
The future of pet care looks promising as technological advancements continue to influence the industry. The PETKIT PUROBOT ULTRA paves the way for the next generation of cat litter boxes, setting a new standard for pet care by integrating AI to monitor a cat's health condition based on its toilet behavior and stool characteristics. It makes pet healthcare more accessible. With increased awareness, pet owners can become more proactive in looking after their furry companions.
Smart pet care solutions like smart collars and automated feeding systems aim to help pet owners support the optimal health and well-being of their furry companions. The PETKIT PUROBOT ULTRA exists alongside these groundbreaking innovations that improve the pets' quality of life and the owner's raising experience.
