Artificial intelligence has reached cats: it does not allow them to enter the house with prey

If you’re afraid of dead mice, AI will come to your rescue

Another non-trivial invention of artificial intelligence prevents unwanted creatures from entering your home. The problem of a cat dragging dead mice into the house as a gift, as well as other unwanted creatures, was solved by artificial intelligence.

Recently, criticism and concerns regarding artificial intelligence in society have become increasingly louder. But it seems that for owners of pets, primarily cats, AI will become a real friend and assistant, writes Fox News. AI has figured out how to protect the nerves of cat owners and protect them from the heartbreaking sight of dead mice, which their “fluffies” love to bring as gifts to their owners.

Cats, as you know, are proud predators who often demonstrate their affection for their owner and, trying to show their valor and abilities as a hunter, bring home “gifts” that cat owners are not at all happy with. This primitive cat habit of bringing a dead mouse to its owner (much like a mammoth, but in a small format) is a sweet gesture, but often leaves pet owners confused. Bloody birds, rats and other rodents of all kinds brought into the house leave stains on the floor and carpets, and waking up next to a dead mouse on the pillow is even more of a pleasure.

Pet owners love their furry friends, but they also want their homes to be clean and safe from unwanted visitors. Many people install cat flaps or doors that allow cats to come in and out as they please without having to open the main door every time. At the same time, a great variety of different types of these “doors” have now appeared. Some use radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to detect a microchip implanted in the cat’s collar or body and only opens to the approved pet. This will prevent other animals, such as stray cats, raccoons, or squirrels, from entering the home through the cat flap or door.

However, now there is a new model, invented by artificial intelligence, that will prevent cats from bringing prey inside. What if your cat decides to bring home a dead mouse, bird, or even a live snake? ZeroMouse is the latest smart device that uses artificial intelligence technology to detect if your pet is trying to enter the house with prey. It consists of the aforementioned RFID pet door connected to a camera and speaker. The camera uses infrared light and night vision technology to photograph your cat as it approaches at any time of the day. If a cat has prey in its mouth, the ZeroMouse emits an RFID signal from an unknown “object” so the flap or flap of the door will remain closed until the prey is released from its mouth. Owners can choose whether or not to receive notifications of these occurrences to their pets through the ZeroMouse app. The smart device will work with an already installed pet door. Unlike other similar technologies, ZeroMouse is a small device, saving pet owners the cost and effort associated with a new installation. ZeroMouse only requires an external power source and requires access to Wi-Fi as it updates its algorithm based on anonymous user data around the world to improve its functionality. It is reported that the new device has not yet gone on sale, but it is quite possible that ZeroMouse will be available in the first half of 2024.

The technology clearly demonstrates how AI can improve the life of a pet owner, making their lives much easier. Not only is ZeroMouse constantly teaching its devices new ways to detect unwanted creatures in your pet’s mouth, but it can also teach your “old” cat new tricks.