Cat wing only allows entry without prey

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The “Flappie” cat gate, designed by Oliver and Denis Widler, combines artificial intelligence with an integrated prey recognition system, ETH Zurich announced on Wednesday. According to the announcement, the wing is based on an advanced night vision system that includes a motion detector, infrared camera and infrared illumination.

A specially developed algorithm automatically checks if the cat has something in its mouth. If a live or dead prey is recognized, the cat – along with the bird, mouse or snake – stays outside.

Contrary to popular belief, cats are incredibly intelligent, Oliver Widler said in a statement. Two of his family cats and other test animals quickly learned to let go of their prey when they wanted to get inside.

According to the announcement, the Widler twins have always loved to tinker. One of them installed a bell in his room to warn him about his family. The idea for the clever little cat door came from his mother, as Oliver Widler explains in the statement. He also had to clean the souvenirs most often brought by the two family cats.

According to the two founders of the “Flappie Technologies” initiative, the smart flap can also deepen the bond with a cat. They also developed an app for the door that provides pictures and videos of the cat even in the dark. “This way, pet owners can observe the distinctive and humorous behavior of their loved ones.” There are also statistics for numbers, people.

(SDA)

Source : Blick