1. Activities
1.1. Playing with the pet
1.1.1. Throwing a ball
1.1.1.1. What about a smart ball allowing the owner to interact with the pet by controlling the ball with an app while seeing the pet through a camera ?
1.1.1.1.1. PlayDate
1.1.1.1.2. Pebby
1.1.1.2. What about a smart ball entertaining the pet automatically without the owner's involvement ?
1.1.1.2.1. GOMI
1.1.1.2.2. Wicked Ball
1.1.1.2.3. PETOMY
1.1.2. Playing frisbee
1.1.2.1. Developing a machine which throws the frisbee each time the pet brings it back
1.1.2.2. Using AI to track the frisbee if it happens to be lost somewhere in nature
1.1.3. Playing tug of war
1.1.4. https://images.wagwalkingweb.com/media/training_guides/play-tug-of-war/hero/How-to-Train-Your-Dog-to-Play-Tug-of-War.jpg
1.1.5. Playing hide and seek
1.1.5.1. The owner hides and the pet must find him/her
1.1.5.2. The owner hides treats and the pet must find them
1.2. Pet training
1.2.1. Agility training
1.2.1.1. Obstacle courses
1.2.1.1.1. Constructing specific courses adapted to the dog's breed/size/needs/personnality
1.2.1.2. Racing
1.2.1.2.1. A smart referee using AI to judge and announce the winner
1.2.1.3. Jumping
1.2.1.3.1. A smart referee using AI to count the points and keep score
1.2.1.4. https://dogtraine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/dog-agility-training.jpg
1.2.1.4.1. https://vetstreet-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com/6b/9a/dd66d9544e099185915950c49944/dog-doing-agility-thinkstock-83356810-335lc032614.jpg
1.2.2. Obedience training
1.2.2.1. Teaching commands like sit, stay, lie down as well as other tricks thanks to an AI app WITH the owner
1.2.2.1.1. Dogo
1.2.2.2. Using an AI-driven training machine with computer vision to detect the pet's behavior in real time and a treat launcher to deliver rewards WITHOUT the owner
1.2.2.2.1. CompanionPro
1.3. Dealing with pet droppings
1.3.1. Most frequently used places
1.3.1.1. An AI app saving the places where the pet is used to relieving itself so the owner can choose a specific walking itinerary according to the pet's needs
1.3.2. Picking up after the pet
1.3.2.1. A "Pooper-Scooper" moving robot detecting and picking up pet droppings so that pet owners no longer need to do the dirty work and pick up after their pet
2. Conditions
2.1. Where ?
2.1.1. Outdoor experience
2.1.1.1. In the city
2.1.1.1.1. Parks
2.1.1.1.2. Streets
2.1.1.1.3. Backyard
2.1.1.2. In nature
2.1.1.2.1. Countryside
2.1.1.2.2. Woods and forests
2.1.1.2.3. Seaside
2.1.2. Indoor experience
2.1.2.1. Indoor pet parks
2.1.2.1.1. https://www.thepetstationinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Pet_Station_Country_Club_DaycarePool_079-1024x656.jpg
2.1.2.2. Pet gyms
2.1.2.3. Pet treadmills
2.1.2.3.1. https://www.orbitfitness.com.au/sites/default/files/img_5784.jpg
2.2. When ?
2.2.1. When the owner is busy
2.2.1.1. Short walk in the morning before going to work
2.2.1.2. Short walk in the evening after coming back home
2.2.2. When the owner has time
2.2.2.1. Long walk during the owner's free time
2.2.2.2. Family walks on the week end
2.2.2.2.1. https://i.pinimg.com/originals/87/a6/c6/87a6c679d4bca39895b6eefbbb8d6ad0.jpg
2.3. Why ?
2.3.1. Physical exercise
2.3.1.1. Staying in shape
2.3.1.1.1. Weight loss
2.3.1.1.2. Good health
2.3.2. Mental stimulation
2.3.2.1. Exploring the world
2.3.2.1.1. Sights
2.3.2.1.2. Smells
2.3.2.1.3. Sounds
2.3.3. Chances for socialization
2.3.3.1. With people
2.3.3.2. With other pets
2.3.3.2.1. https://tractive.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/cats-and-dogs.jpg
3. Pets and their owners
3.1. Pets
3.1.1. Types of pets
3.1.1.1. Mammels
3.1.1.1.1. Dogs
3.1.1.1.2. Cats
3.1.1.1.3. Horses
3.1.1.1.4. Rabbits
3.1.1.1.5. Ferrets
3.1.1.1.6. Foxes
3.1.1.1.7. Cattle
3.1.1.1.8. Domestic pigs
3.1.1.2. Birds
3.1.1.3. Fishes
3.1.1.4. Insects
3.1.2. What if the pet was a robot ?
3.1.2.1. Robotic pets
3.1.2.1.1. A robot dog with lifelike expressions and a dynamic array of movements thanks to AI
3.1.2.1.2. Robo-Dog Movie : "When Tyler's furry best friend dies tragically, his inventor Dad creates a new dog to take his place - complete with mechanical powers and robotic abilities to keep everyone on their toes".
3.1.2.1.3. A bionic cat, fully autonomous, highly interactive and easy to program : a purrfect companion with endless possibilities
3.2. Pet owners
3.2.1. Types of pet owners
3.2.1.1. Single person household
3.2.1.2. Couples
3.2.1.3. Families
3.2.1.4. Retirees
3.2.1.5. Kennels
3.2.1.6. Blind people
3.2.1.6.1. Artificial intelligence helps train guide dogs for the blind
3.2.2. What if the pet owner was a robot ?
3.2.2.1. Pet-walking drones
3.2.2.1.1. Success or failure ?
4. Concerns
4.1. Security : how to prevent pet escapes ?
4.1.1. GPS pet tracker
4.1.1.1. Collar
4.1.1.1.1. A GPS live tracker collar using AI to locate the pet anytime, anywhere and notifying the owner when the pet crosses a predefined virtual fence
4.1.1.2. Leash
4.1.1.2.1. A smart leash tracking the pet location but also letting owners set their walking route preferences, walking goals and distances as well as share their route with other people
4.1.2. Pet facial recognition
4.1.2.1. A Chinese AI startup is tracking lost dogs using their nose prints
4.1.2.1.1. Megvii
4.2. Bond between the pet and the owner
4.2.1. Is AI destroying the relationship between the pet and its owner ?
4.2.1.1. Walking is a way for the owner to bond with its pet
4.2.1.2. Walking is the most valuable time of the pet's day because the pet can spend time with its owner
4.2.1.3. https://www.hergamut.in/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Cat-Owner-01.jpg
4.2.1.4. https://static.parade.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/happy-dog-owner-field-ftr.jpg