Austrian inventors were brought to the international environmental exhibition Ecobuild 2014 his first invention Petwalk. New gadget – it is nothing more than a pet door that is usually installed in the bottom of the door for people. Typically, these doors lead from the house to the street (infield), and even they can be seen in American cinema of the “happy 80s”.
But Petwalk – this is not a regular door for pets, because it is not the same piece of plastic or cloth covering the hole and annoyingly flapping with each pass pet. Door Petwalk – the world’s first “smart” door for pets. The thing is that it opens only when approaching a dog or cat. Moreover, the door has a few interesting features.
To Petwalk door opened and closed before the pet him, a cat or a dog you need to hang a special magnetic sensor. This sensor is best to attach the collar, it can also be asking the implant under the skin of this veterinary specialist. Once the sensor is approaching Petwalk 15-20 centimeters door swings open, and the animal can pass.
By interesting features include doors, perhaps, the possibility of a thorough adjustment. So, using a smartphone and a special application Petwalk, you can set a variety of parameters. First of all “open” can be imposed on the time of day, so that the animal did not leave the house, say at night, or vice versa – in the afternoon. Another important detail is the possibility Petwalk weather settings. With its help, you can prevent the door to release the animal if the street is bad weather – such as rain.
“Intelligent” door for dogs and cats appreciated the exhibition. At the moment the company kraudfandingovaya to raise funds for the start of production. About how much will it cost Petwalk after entering the market, nothing is known.
