Your Pet’s New Best Friend

Leaving a pet at home is among the difficult decisions to make as a pet owner. While we’d all like to stay home and cuddle up with our loveable animals, there are real-world responsibilities that take us away. However, the smart robotic pet companion from VARRAM may be able to soothe some of that animal owner guilt. The pet fitness robot will allow owners to keep their pet happy and active while alone. An estimated 50.2 million dogs and 56.5 million cats are overweight. While chubby pets are completely adorable, pet obesity puts them at greater risk for problems such as cancer, kidney disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, and diabetes.

VARRAM can keep pets entertained while owners are gone, lowering separation anxiety, and offering playtime with rewards. With the VARRAM app, users can schedule routines through Bluetooth, control the robot manually, and modify actions depending on your pet’s temperament. The robot touches upon all pet senses such as smell, taste, sight, touch, and hearing to make it a full experience and keep their minds stimulated.

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Equipped with powerful sensors, the bot can avoid obstacles and won’t get stuck on furniture. It can also recognize large spaces, perfect for playing with your pet. The fitness robot also comes with AI that can analyze a pet’s behavior and mood, adapting to each animal’s personality. With the robot’s touch sensors, it can recognize your pet, their strength, and even predict when they want a treat.

VARRAM built the robot with durable FDA-approved polycarbonate material to withstand whatever your pet can dish out. During testing, the robot was able to withstand a 630 lb weight test. It’s even water resistant.

The small bot can also help keep your pet preoccupied, so they don’t get into mischief or create accidents while you’re gone. Fill a compartment with small treats that will dispense throughout the day or when you take control of the bot manually. The robot operates autonomously, playing with your pet, so you can set it and leave it to do all the work.