Petivity's New Smart Feeder Asks The Question 'What If Flock, But For Cats?'
In all seriousness, this could be quite handy for multi-cat households.
Petivity, which is owned by Purina, just introduced a new smart pet feeder designed exclusively for cats. The main hook here is that it has cameras and uses AI-enabled facial recognition algorithms to track when and how much a particular feline is eating. That's right: the flockification of pet feeders has begun.
In all seriousness, this could be a boon for multi-cat households. This is especially true if cats have to eat separate types of food, in the case of one requiring a special diet due to medical reasons. The device can "learn the unique feeding behaviors of up to five cats." It won't be able to swap out foods, but it'll let users know if a sneaky cat is snacking on stuff they shouldn't be snacking on.
The gadget tracks portion sizes, eating frequency and feeding patterns. This...
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