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Client country: UK
Services: industrial design｜mechanical design｜electronic design｜functional prototyping
In today’s pursuit of quality living, pets have become cherished members of numerous households, with cats in particular winning hearts with their independent yet mysterious natures. However, the traditional management of cat litter boxes often poses inconveniences for pet owners, such as frequent manual cleaning, uncontrollable odors, and a lack of real-time insights into their pets’ health. To address these challenges, we collaborated closely with a client to design and develop a smart cat litter box that integrates cutting-edge technology with user-friendliness, revolutionizing the way pet care is done and enhancing the lives of both pets and their owners.
This smart cat litter box incorporates several innovative features to overcome the limitations of traditional litter boxes:
Multi-layered Safety: Advanced sensors constantly monitor your cat’s movements, ensuring safety during use and preventing injuries or getting stuck, giving pet owners peace of mind.
Remote Video Operation via APP: The dedicated smartphone app allows owners to check in on their feline friends’ bathroom habits anytime, anywhere, fostering stronger bonds even when apart.
One-Touch Sand Replacement: An intelligent system automatically detects the need for fresh litter, allowing owners to initiate a seamless sand replacement process with just a tap on the app, significantly reducing maintenance efforts.
Slide-Out Automatic Bagging: The innovative slide-out design coupled with automatic sealing technology streamlines waste disposal, ensuring hygiene and convenience.
Negative Ion Deodorization and Sterilization: Efficient negative ion generators continuously purify the air, eliminating unpleasant odors and harmful bacteria, fostering a healthy bathroom environment for your cat.
Easy Disassembly for Cleaning: Modular construction facilitates deep cleaning, ensuring long-lasting freshness and hygiene for the litter box.
Intelligent Ventilation: Adaptive ventilation adjusts according to humidity and odor levels, promoting air circulation and further dissipating unpleasant smells.
Toilet Habits Statistics: Leveraging big data analysis, the litter box tracks and analyzes your cat’s bathroom habits, providing insights into their health status and supporting scientific pet care.
A seasoned team of designers delved into cat behavior and owner needs, crafting an aesthetic yet functional design that caters to both cats’ comfort and owners’ convenience.
Engineers refined the internal structure using advanced CAD software, ensuring precision fit and efficient operation. Durability and maintainability were paramount considerations in this phase.
High-quality electronic components and sensors were sourced and integrated, undergoing rigorous testing to ensure stability and reliability. Custom controllers and communication modules tailored to project requirements complemented the hardware foundation.
A dedicated team crafted efficient firmware, optimizing algorithms and debugging techniques to ensure precise hardware control and data interchange.
The app and backend management system were designed for simplicity and functionality. Owners enjoy seamless remote control, video monitoring, and data analysis, while the backend continuously monitors app performance for optimization.
Multiple rounds of comprehensive testing, including functional, performance, safety, and user experience evaluations, refined the prototype, ensuring stable operation and satisfaction of user needs.
The launch of this smart cat litter box not only addresses the shortcomings of traditional litter boxes but also elevates the quality of life for both pets and their owners. By enhancing cats’ bathroom experiences, lightening owners’ workloads, and enabling informed health monitoring, it underscores our expertise in smart home technology and contributes significantly to the advancement of pet industry innovation.