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

2. Purpose Exercise and Entertain

3. ? Why Cats?

4. 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

5. My Background 20+ Years experience in field of Feline Entertainment Have owned 5 cats and have personally known several dozen

6. Behavior Prey Simulation ◦ Chasing: Ground Prey (squirrels, insects, mice) ◦ Batting: Air Prey (flying insects, birds) ◦ Stalking: Fast or Unobservant prey

7. Sensors Infrared Thermometer Motion Sensors Bump Sensors