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Robotic Pet Toys

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The iFetch Automatic Ball Launcher Keeps Fido Entertained for Hours

— June 22, 2013 — Lifestyle
For anyone who's looking to keep their pet entertained when they're away from home (or too lazy to throw the ball), the iFetch Automatic Ball Launcher can come in handy to play with Fido without the need for human interaction. Working like a tennis ball launcher, the iFetch Automatic Ball Launcher is designed to shoot a ball anywhere from 10 to 30 feet in distance.

The only requirement of the iFetch Automatic Ball Launcher is that once the dog has fetched the ball they need to return it to the input for another throw. The iFetch Automatic Ball Launcher is a great product for anyone with a rambunctious young puppy that needs constant stimulation that exceeds the owner's limits.
Trend Themes
1. Robotic Pet Toys - The iFetch Automatic Ball Launcher is an example of a robotic pet toy that can entertain dogs without human intervention.
2. Automated Entertainment Devices - The iFetch Automatic Ball Launcher can be considered as an automated entertainment device that can provide constant pet stimulation.
3. Smart Pet Accessories - The iFetch Automatic Ball Launcher is an example of a smart pet accessory that allows pet owners to interact with their pets from afar.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Supplies - Manufacturers and marketers of pet supplies can explore opportunities and create innovative products under the category of robotic pet toys.
2. Consumer Electronics - The automated pet entertainment devices can be explored as an innovative product line under the consumer electronics industry.
3. Internet of Things - Innovations in smart pet accessories such as the iFetch Automatic Ball Launcher can be considered as an application in the Internet of Things industry.
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