This Simple Interactive Cat Toy Runs on Natural Sunlight
David Ingram — August 27, 2015 — Lifestyle
References: kickstarter & gizmag
Keeping your cat young and playful has never been easier with this hands-free interactive cat toy that runs entirely on either ambient or direct sunlight.
Designed by the Solar Chasers Company, the 'IrresistiCat' is a simply designed product that will help to keep your furry feline friend entertained while you're away. The device stores up energy using an attached solar panel to propel a ball along a enclosed circular track. The amount of activity depends on the source of light, with a well-lit room causing the ball to move every couple of minutes, and exposure to direct sunlight causing the ball to constantly stay in motion.
This actually isn't the company's first foray into solar-powered interactive cat toys. Previously, they had released the 'Solar Chaser,' a simple sun-powered toy that dangled and jiggled a ribbon into the air to help perk a cat's curiosity.
Designed by the Solar Chasers Company, the 'IrresistiCat' is a simply designed product that will help to keep your furry feline friend entertained while you're away. The device stores up energy using an attached solar panel to propel a ball along a enclosed circular track. The amount of activity depends on the source of light, with a well-lit room causing the ball to move every couple of minutes, and exposure to direct sunlight causing the ball to constantly stay in motion.
This actually isn't the company's first foray into solar-powered interactive cat toys. Previously, they had released the 'Solar Chaser,' a simple sun-powered toy that dangled and jiggled a ribbon into the air to help perk a cat's curiosity.
Trend Themes
1. Solar-powered Interactive Toys for Pets - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop solar-powered interactive toys for other pets, such as dogs or birds, to provide entertainment and engagement through sustainable energy sources.
2. Ambient and Direct Sunlight Energy Storage - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to efficiently store energy from ambient and direct sunlight to power various consumer products, reducing reliance on traditional energy sources.
3. Hands-free Remote Entertainment for Pets - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create hands-free remote entertainment devices for pets that can be controlled by pet owners remotely, providing interactive experiences and stimulation even when they're away.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Toys - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce the use of sustainable energy sources, such as solar power, in the design and manufacturing of pet toys, offering eco-friendly options to pet owners.
2. Renewable Energy - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine renewable energy technologies, like solar panels, with consumer products to create sustainable and self-sufficient solutions that reduce carbon footprint.
3. Consumer Electronics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate solar-powered components into consumer electronic devices, increasing energy efficiency and reducing dependency on traditional power sources.
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