When the automatic feeder "Bistro" with a cat face recognition camera, which had raised development funds on the crowdfunding site "INDIE GOGO", has 18 days left until the end of the procurement period, the target amount for mass production is 100,000. It exceeded the dollar. In addition, when it reaches $ 150,000, which is just around the corner, it will have a backup battery in the main unit. By the way, when it exceeds 200,000 dollars, it is said that a speaker and a microphone will be installed in the main body.


The product's lightweight food tray and water dispenser are located inside the main body, and when a cat trying to eat food puts his head in a hole in the main body, the cat's face is captured by the camera and recognized. From the change in the weight of the lightweight plate and water dispenser, it is possible to know which cat ate how much food. Furthermore, the tray part at the bottom of the main body is a weight scale, and you will inevitably get on it when you eat food.


Data such as the amount of food eaten, the amount of water drunk, and the weight are sent to the cloud using Wi-Fi. The owner can check the data with a smartphone application and know the health condition of the cat such as sudden weight gain and loss and obesity. The application also integrates a cat food nutrition database, which allows you to set the amount of food for your diet.


You can also watch camera footage of cats eating food through the application.


The retail price after commercialization is planned to be $ 249, but if you invest $ 179 now, you can get Bistro after commercialization. Also, for owners who buy only one cat, we will prepare a course where you can get Bistro without face recognition function if you invest $ 159. For countries other than the US or Taiwan, an additional shipping fee of $ 40 will be charged. The product is scheduled to be shipped around March 2015.