Whisker's Litter-Robot 5 Pro Uses AI and Facial Recognition to Track Cat Health

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Whisker has released the Litter-Robot 5 Pro, its most advanced self-cleaning litter box to date. The device features a dual camera system, multiple sensors, and AI-powered facial recognition designed to identify individual cats in a multi-pet household. By tracking each cat's litter box habits separately, the system aims to flag potential health issues based on usage patterns. Machine learning algorithms process the collected data to provide owners with personalized insights about their pets. The Litter-Robot 5 Pro represents Whisker's push to combine pet care automation with health monitoring technology.

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