As Japan's population ages and birth rates decline, pets have become an increasingly vital part of many households. According to the Japan Pet Food Association, there were nearly 16 million pet cats and dogs last year, surpassing the number of children under 15 in the country. 🏠❤️
This shift has fueled advancements in pet care technology, ensuring that our furry friends stay happy and healthy. Enter CatsMe! – an AI-driven smartphone app developed by UK-based health tech startup Carelogy, in collaboration with researchers at Nihon University. 📱🐾
CatsMe! is designed to help cat owners monitor their pets' health by detecting signs of pain, reducing the need for frequent and stressful visits to the veterinarian. The process is simple: pet owners upload a photo of their cat, and the AI analyzes the cat's facial expression, categorizing the likelihood of pain into three levels: none, slight, or severe. 🩺😺
Since its launch last year, CatsMe! has attracted over 230,000 users. The AI, trained on 6,000 pictures of cats, boasts more than 95% accuracy, and developers anticipate further improvements as the system learns from even more feline faces. 🧠✨
This innovative approach not only provides peace of mind for pet owners but also enhances the overall well-being of cats across Japan. With technology bridging the gap between pets and their humans, the future of pet care looks brighter than ever! 🌟🐱
