Pebby is a smart auto-charged pet ball

Life would not be so fun and interesting without pets. They decorate our daily routine, genuinely rejoice when we return home from work or study after a long absence, teach responsibility, and bring joy. Not all of us have the opportunity to devote much time to pets. Every day we go to work or study, leaving them alone. Prolonged stay without a beloved master has a negative effect on animals - they are sad and some may even be depressed. Today we head to Sunnyvale (USA), where Pebby was introduced to the same-name prototype of a smart pet ball, with up to 90 minutes of active mode, self-loading from a dog and cat docking station, and a Pebby collar to help keep track of your pets' activity and health.

Features of the novelty

How often, when leaving a cat or dog alone in an apartment or house, upon returning, did you notice worn wallpaper, scattered things, gnawed furniture, broken utensils, etc.? Do not rush to punish pets for their pranks - this does not mean that the dog or cat you have bad or "wrong". Recent studies have shown that when left alone in an enclosed space, animals experience a severe panic attack - they seem to have been thrown alone and master will never return. To the frequent absence of owners, their pets cannot get used to and every morning they experience intense stress. Hence the "weirdness" in their behavior - so they seek to follow you after breaking out of the apartment.

Recently, many behavioral aspects of pet life have been explored. Veterinarians recommend diverting them for at least the first fifteen to twenty minutes after your departure so that they have time to reconcile with your absence. In addition, an inactive lifestyle when given to oneself and forced to sleep or lie constantly has a negative impact on their health status. They have physical inactivity, and hence - problems with overweight, muscle atrophy joint disease.

To date, the market is replete with all sorts of interactive toys for pets, whose main task is to attract their attention during your absence, to stimulate movement, to prevent the development of depression. Earlier, we talked about Wicked Ball - an automated pet ball from the Australian company Cheerble that does not require a specialized application, can operate in three different modes (roll, roll and spin, as well as actively bounce, rolling in different directions), It has a special system of bypassing obstacles, it can be washed under a stream of water, and its reliability and safety are undeniable (more information about a wonderful toy can be found at the link).

Today's novelty is managed through a special smartphone application. It helps you to remotely watch and chat with your pet, even if you are within ten miles of your home. The ball uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology as well as remote control. You can talk to the animal at any time using the built-in speaker and hear it through the microphone. In order to get your dog's attention, he may include a barking record. For cats the special system of a laser beam of red color is developed, which will not allow her to be bored.

The novelty has a built-in video camera with a wide-angle lens that shoots photos and videos at 720p. Snapshots are stored in separate folders in the app so you can share fun moments in your pet's life with your friends and family. The toy is based on an Intel Edison processor. With a built-in gyroscope, it can bypass obstacles and, importantly, return to the PebbyKennel dock for recharging. That way, games with your pets will never end because your batteries are running out of time. The capacity of the built-in lithium-ion battery was 2550 mAh, which is enough for 90 minutes of battery life in active mode. It takes 90 minutes to charge fully your device.

The speed of movement of the ball is 1 m / s. The Pebby surface is made of durable, transparent polycarbonate. In this case, the user can change its color due to the availability of interchangeable multicolored cases. The manufacturer claims that it can be washed under water because it is waterproof. Moreover, polycarbonate proved to be quite durable and scratchproof material. It is widely used for the production of toys for pets. Built-in LED bulbs around its perimeter allow your animals to play with Pebby even at night. The diameter of the ball was 80 mm, which makes it versatile for use with almost all breeds of cats and dogs.

Pebby Collar is a smart collar that synchronizes with the ball and smartphone app, allowing you to keep track of your pet's activity log and their health. It is equipped with an accelerometer, gyroscope, two temperature sensors, built-in Bluetooth, a built-in beacon for signaling the ball in which direction to roll. Built-in lithium-polymer battery lasts for 8 days of battery life. The LED on the device body reflects its charge level. It is available in three different sizes - small, medium and large. The manufacturer also provided an option to remove the electronic part for further attachment to a regular collar. Charges the Pebby Collar using a USB cable or wirelessly through the dock.

Design and characteristics

The ball is spherical and the collar is rectangular with rounded edges. The Pebby color scheme is represented by eight bright designs: letters, swirls, fins, paws, spaghetti, kittens, puppies, cherries. The collar is dark blue and the electronic part is white. There are no other color variations.

Specifications:

• Type - interactive ball:
• Dimensions - 80 mm (diameter);
• Intel Edison processor;
• Lithium-ion battery, 2550 mAh;
• Autonomy - 90 minutes. in active mode, 12 hours - standby;
• Charging - inductive, docking station, 90 minutes;
• Wide-angle camera, 720p;
• Connection - Wi-Fi, Bluetooth;
• Additions - gyroscope, LED illumination, laser pointer, automatic chargeback, built-in speaker, microphone, replaceable cases;
• Travel speed - 1 m / s;
• Material - polycarbonate;
• Color - letters, swirls, fins, paws, spaghetti, kittens, puppies, cherry;
• Type - smart collar:
• Sensors - accelerometer, gyroscope, temperature, beacon;
• Lithium polymer battery;
• Autonomy - 8 days;
• Bluetooth connection;
• Sizes - small, medium, large;
• Color - dark blue (collar), white (electronic part).

When it comes out and how much it will cost

The novelty raised 1018% more money than originally planned for its release. At this stage, there are some problems with the implementation of the claimed devices in production. To this day, it is being finalized. The estimated retail price of the item is 1 249. The expected start time for the first shipments is November this year. Nothing is known about the date of entry into international markets.

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