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Robot babysitter for dogs

27.04.2017

Ford designer Itzel Cortez has developed a special nanny robot for dogs. The system controls the pet's food and location through a smartphone app.

Ford designer Itzel Cortes presented her robot project to the world at the Last Mile Mobility Challenge. According to the developer, the collar is inextricably linked with the smartphone. In the application, the owner can independently choose the time for walking and feeding the dog. With such a nanny, a pet can be let out on the street without fear of losing it. The robot can play all the owner's commands, feed the dog and even clean up after it while walking.

According to Itzel Cortes, her invention will be very useful for modern people who spend days at work. The Ford designer was inspired to create a babysitter by her own dog.

“I don’t have tea in my dachshund Mary. Unfortunately, I can’t always give her due attention, so such a robot nanny will come in handy. Now I can send my dog for a walk at any time without worries,” said Itzel Cortes at the Last Mile Mobility Challenge.

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