Most dog owners understand what pets tell them and know the differences between a “hungry” bark and a “hurt” bark. Home devices will soon understand them, too. Furbo, a streaming camera that sends owners notifications if their dogs bark, will introduce a feature that allows it to alert owners if a dog’s behavior seems abnormal. Petcube, another interactive pet camera, is working on technology to detect unusual behaviors.
Source: New York Times, April 8, 2020. Link. “Imagine if all that data was being fed to your veterinarian in real time and they’re sending back data. The idea of well-being for the pet, its weight, how far it’s walking.” Lionel P. Robert Jr., University of Michigan