The PupPod Encourages Pets to be Mentally and Physically Active
References: kickstarter & mashable
The PupPod is an activity app and accompanying toy that works together to ensure that your canine friend stays mentally and physically active all day long -- even when you are not there. This is an ideal way to ensure that your dog is being stimulated throughout the day.
The PupPod comes with two parts with the first being a rounded cone ball. The toy is wirelessly interconnect with a treat dispenser so that if the dog can complete the action required, it receives a food reward. The challenges can be increased in level to keep your dog stimulated. The toy also connects to an app on your smartphone along with a camera that shows what your dog is up to. The app tracks how long you're dog takes to finish a challenge, the times of day it plays and how many treats it has enjoyed.
The PupPod comes with two parts with the first being a rounded cone ball. The toy is wirelessly interconnect with a treat dispenser so that if the dog can complete the action required, it receives a food reward. The challenges can be increased in level to keep your dog stimulated. The toy also connects to an app on your smartphone along with a camera that shows what your dog is up to. The app tracks how long you're dog takes to finish a challenge, the times of day it plays and how many treats it has enjoyed.
Trend Themes
1. Canine Activity Apps - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced activity apps and toys for pets that promote mental and physical stimulation even when owners are not present.
2. Wireless Interconnected Toys - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create wirelessly interconnected toys that can be paired with mobile apps to enhance pet engagement and provide real-time monitoring.
3. Smartphone-connected Pet Devices - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design smartphone-connected pet devices that track activity, offer interactive challenges, and provide remote access to monitor and interact with pets.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Tech - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technology-driven products and services for the pet industry, focusing on enhancing pet engagement and wellness.
2. Smart Home - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate pet-focused smart devices into the smart home ecosystem, providing comprehensive monitoring and interaction capabilities for pet owners.
3. Gaming and Entertainment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine gaming and entertainment elements with pet toys and apps, creating an interactive and engaging experience for pets and their owners.
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