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Introducing F.R.E.D (Feline Roving Entertainment Device), designed to exercise and entertain your cat while combating feline obesity. With 20+ years of experience in feline entertainment, F.R.E.D simulates prey and incorporates sensors for interactive play.
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An Autonomous Pet Entertainment Device F.R.E.D (Feline Roving Entertainment Device)
Purpose • Exercise and Entertain
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