Student Engineers Remote Treat Dispenser
Marissa Brassfield — December 6, 2008 — Lifestyle
References: cygnetengineering.blogspot & core77
This iPhone-enabled dogcam and remote treat dispenser was created by Stephen Myers, a Ph. D student in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Florida. It's a cool enough DIY invention on its own, but what makes it badass is that this whole project took Myers 90 minutes to complete from start to finish.
Myers originally created the iPhone dogcam to check on his dog while he attended classes. It's a noble endeavor; a dog's separation anxiety can manifest itself in some pretty destructive ways.
That Myers added a remote treat dispenser, however, is a clever addition--especially since animal behaviorists frequently remind pet owners that dogs must be 'caught in the act' and either praised or reprimanded for their actions in real time in order for them to connect their behavior to its corresponding reinforcement.
Myers originally created the iPhone dogcam to check on his dog while he attended classes. It's a noble endeavor; a dog's separation anxiety can manifest itself in some pretty destructive ways.
That Myers added a remote treat dispenser, however, is a clever addition--especially since animal behaviorists frequently remind pet owners that dogs must be 'caught in the act' and either praised or reprimanded for their actions in real time in order for them to connect their behavior to its corresponding reinforcement.
Trend Themes
1. Iphone-enabled Pet Devices - The trend of creating iPhone-enabled pet devices, such as dogcams and remote treat dispensers, is growing in popularity as more people seek to check on their pets while away from home.
2. DIY Pet Inventions - The trend of DIY pet inventions is on the rise, as pet owners take matters into their own hands to improve the lives of their furry friends.
3. The Pet Tech Industry - Pet tech is a growing industry with ample opportunity for disruptive innovation, as consumers seek innovative solutions to improve the lives of their pets.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry has the potential to disrupt the pet tech market by creating innovative devices for pet owners.
2. Pet Care - The pet care industry can benefit from disruptive innovation in the form of technology-enabled pet devices and services.
3. DIY Retail - DIY retail businesses have the potential to capitalize on the growing trend of DIY pet inventions by offering products and services to support pet owners in their endeavors.
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