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Pet-tech is an up-and-coming niche market in South Korea's rapidly-expanding technology sector.
Numerous gadgets hitting the shelves not only spend time with people's pets, but also feed and even protect them when their owners are not around.
Cho Sung-min has more.
Two-year-old pup Loco has recently found a new fun activity, which is chasing a self-moving AI robot around the house.
The bone-shaped robot provides the puppy with the required amount of daily exercise,...and it even drops treats as incentive.
It also scans the dog's movements,...and registers a daily journal for what Loco does throughout the day.
That makes it perfect for owners who either have to leave their dogs at home alone for a long time or are too busy to walk them.
Kkamangi is a black poodle who now gets directly fed by this pet-sitting robot.
Made out of a used smartphone, this robot has a small camera and a screen, allowing owners to check on their pets whenever they want.
It also has a special alarm feature that alerts owners when their dogs make a mess at home.
"It has two special features, which focus on nurturing and safety. We are using old smartphones to cut down on the production costs while boosting performance."
Another pet-bot that's already a massive hit in Korea despite its premium price, is an automated cat litter box.
Industry experts predict new pet-caring robots will become widely sought-after products as they offer great help to pet owners with busy schedules.
"In addition to playing with pets, new robots are likely to be designed to take care of other aspects of a pet's life."
Experts also highlighted the potential of the global pet-tech market, saying it is showing annual growth of twenty percent,...and is predicted to grow into a twenty-billion dollar market by 2025.
Cho Sung-min, Arirang News.
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