An Autonomous Pet Entertainment DeviceF.R.E.D(Feline Roving Entertainment Device)

Purpose

Exercise and Entertain

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Why Cats?

Feline ObesityRoughly 40% of cats in the

United States are considered Obese

Diet is largest factor, but lack of exercise plays a large role as well

Cats are often considered as a pet because they are lower maintenance

No hunting + Abundance of Food = Obesity

My Background20+ Years experience in field of

Feline EntertainmentHave owned 5 cats and have

personally known several dozen

BehaviorPrey Simulation

◦Chasing: Ground Prey (squirrels, insects, mice)

◦Batting: Air Prey (flying insects, birds)

◦Stalking: Fast or Unobservant prey

Sensors

Infrared Thermometer

Motion SensorsBump Sensors