An Autonomous Pet Entertainment Device F.R.E.D (Feline Roving Entertainment Device)
Purpose Exercise and Entertain
? Why Cats?
Feline Obesity Roughly 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 Background 20+ Years experience in field of Feline Entertainment Have owned 5 cats and have personally known several dozen
Behavior Prey Simulation ◦ Chasing: Ground Prey (squirrels, insects, mice) ◦ Batting: Air Prey (flying insects, birds) ◦ Stalking: Fast or Unobservant prey
Sensors Infrared Thermometer Motion Sensors Bump Sensors