Caress your Pet Chicken via the Internet
TechnoGadget — September 7, 2008 — Unique
References: art.nus.edu.sg & dvice
Are you a pet lover? Do you prefer chickens as your pet? No me neiter… But if you did, what would you do if distance tears you apart from your dear chicken?
Now, you don’t have to worry. You have the chance to pet your chicken even if you’re miles apart from him. With this innovation by National University of Singapore’s Mixed Reality Laboratory, a gateway is opened for chicken pet owners to get in touch with their pets.
The system allows people stroke their pet using a special doll. Interaction between the owner and his pet is realized through touching of the doll. This golden invention was motivated by lack of welfare and abundance of animal abuse.
Now, you don’t have to worry. You have the chance to pet your chicken even if you’re miles apart from him. With this innovation by National University of Singapore’s Mixed Reality Laboratory, a gateway is opened for chicken pet owners to get in touch with their pets.
The system allows people stroke their pet using a special doll. Interaction between the owner and his pet is realized through touching of the doll. This golden invention was motivated by lack of welfare and abundance of animal abuse.
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Pet Interaction - The innovation of virtual pet interaction through touch-enabled devices opens up opportunities for remote pet owners to connect with their animals.
2. Mixed Reality Applications - The use of mixed reality technology, like that developed by the National University of Singapore's Mixed Reality Laboratory, creates new possibilities for immersive virtual experiences with pets.
3. Animal Welfare Technology - Technological advancements in the field of animal welfare, such as the ability to remotely interact with pets, present disruptive innovation opportunities for improving animal welfare and reducing animal abuse.
Industry Implications
1. Virtual Reality - The virtual reality industry can leverage advancements in mixed reality technology to develop more immersive pet interaction experiences for remote pet owners.
2. Gaming and Entertainment - The gaming and entertainment industry can explore the integration of virtual pet interaction features into their products to enhance user interaction and engagement.
3. Pet Care and Animal Services - The pet care and animal services industry can adopt virtual pet interaction technologies to provide remote pet owners with more ways to connect and care for their animals.
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