AI-powered pet sitters and face-recognition pet feeders are gaining popularity
-
![]()
Photo source: TrJakub Zerdzicki / iStock
The range of products on China’s smart pet care market is expanding, driven by growing consumer demand and advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Pet care is becoming increasingly tech-driven and sophisticated. This is reported by Belt and Road News Network (BRNN), a partner of TV BRICS.
According to statistics, by 2025 the number of cats and dogs in China’s cities had exceeded 126 million, whilst the consumer market was worth approximately US$46 billion. At a popular pet products exhibition held in Shanghai this spring, visitors could see a range of smart technologies for pet care, including smart cameras, water dispensers, feeders and companion robots.
For example, Wang, a Chinese woman who owns several cats, explained that she uses a feeder with a face-recognition function: after initial registration, each pet is assigned its own profile in the system.
"Even if I add large chunks of freeze-dried food, the device works flawlessly. When I’m away on business, I use the app to monitor when and how much each cat has eaten, and I can also see how much food is left in the feeder," said Wang.
Smart wearable devices for pets are improving year on year. Some smart collars continuously monitor a pet’s activity, sleep duration and heart rate: if any worrying deviations are detected, the system instantly notifies the owner.
One company has unveiled an entire ecosystem: a smart water bowl with drinking behaviour recognition, a food bowl that alerts the owner to any anomalies, and a cat litter tray with face recognition and litter analysis features – all integrated into a dedicated platform that tracks the pets’ health data.
There are also reports of a smartphone designed for pets. The gadget is built around three main objectives: communication, safety and health monitoring. The owner can interact with their pet remotely, send training commands and track its location via GPS. A camera records what is happening from the pet’s perspective.
Thus, the Chinese AI-based smart gadget industry is confidently moving from automatic feeding and health monitoring towards full-fledged interaction between humans and animals.
-
![]()
Technology15.08.26Ghanaian researchers develop plant-based lubricant for motorcycle engines -
![]()
Technology14.08.26Russia develops auto-calibration system for 3D printers -
![]()
Technology14.08.26Chinese scientists develop eco-friendly fifth-generation fluorinated materials -
![]()
Technology14.08.26Development of 5G networks and telecommunications cooperation in BRICS countries -
![]()
Technology14.08.26Thailand expands use of artificial intelligence in government agencies -
![]()
Technology14.08.26Hospitals in southern Bolivia to receive new medical equipment
-
![Sergey Lavrov]()
Sergey LavrovRussian Foreign Minister"A Joint Statement of the Foreign Ministers has been adopted. It provides a clear and principled assessment of the situation on the international stage and outlines the tasks that will be addressed in accordance with previous decisions by heads of state and governments. No one doubts that additional documents on sectoral areas of cooperation will be developed ahead of the SCO summit in Bishkek. Energy, artificial intelligence, healthcare and a number of other areas were also mentioned" -
![Nitin Gadkari]()
Nitin GadkariIndia's Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways"Our resolution has just been passed. It is very important as far as the BRICS countries are concerned, which cover 40 per cent of the world's population. We are committed to the futuristic development of the transport sector, to create cooperation, coordination and communication between the stakeholders. This resolution indicates a lot of new technology and innovation in the transport sector. It covers the road sector, railways, aviation and water transport" -
![Anutin Charnvirakul]()
Anutin CharnvirakulPrime Minister of Thailand"Russia has been a trusted friend of Thailand for over a century. […] Next year, we will mark the 130th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our countries. We will commemorate this important milestone with high-level exchanges, thereby reaffirming our shared commitment to an even stronger partnership for the benefit of our peoples"
