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DOW – IoT : SKYME Owl Robot Pet Camera and Treat Dispenser

DESCRIPTION

Skyme Owl Pet Camera and Treat Dispenser is a interactive device allowing owners to interact with their pets wherever they are. It can be remotely controlled with an app, two way audio allows communication with pets and able to dispense treats.

PROS

Super interactive with your pet (move around, feed and two way audio)

Wake up function allows automatic interaction with pet once they touch the robot, keep it active

Accessible with app with multiple users, wherever users are

Great for checking in and accompanying pets, movable surveillance

Video recording with HD camera with night vision

CONS

Relying too much on robot for pet’s mental stimulation

Expensive (Around $200), compared to $20

Mental stimulation for pet is limited  (chasing, following of robot)

Overfeeding of pet

VIDEO

 

REFERENCES

Skymee Owl Robot Pet Camera & Pet Treats Dispenser

Skymee Owl Robot: Mobile Full HD Pet Camera with Treat Dispenser, Interactive Toy for pets via App

DOW – Health : Ring fit Adventure RING CON

DESCRIPTION

Ring con is an device that comes along with Ring Fit Adventure, an exercise action role-playing game. It accompanies the Nintendo switch controller to support (or augment) for better performance and also do the gestures needed in the game, especially pressing in and pulling of the ring con which are one of the few main mechanics of the game. These movements correspond along with the avatar in the game.

PROS

Ring con is sturdy (made of fibre-glass reinforced plastics in spring)

Allows the player for better exercising (more balanced, straightening) and various exercises (from stretching, running, yoga poses, working of arm muscles)

Allows Nintendo switch IR motion sensor to become a heart rate monitor, able to track estimated pulse rate

Allows working out at home and injecting fun to your workout!

Adjust intensity, exercises developed with the help of fitness advisors

CONS

EXPENSIVE ($100+ base price)

Needs to house a Nintendo controller in order to function

Game requires ring con and leg strap in order to play (hence, the need to buy a physical version of the game)

VIDEO

 

REFERENCES

https://superbusymum.net/is-ring-fit-adventure-nintendo-switch-review/

https://ringfitadventure.nintendo.com/