Most cats enjoy a good hunt, but your average cat toys pale in comparison to stalking real prey, as they’re too predictable and don’t react to an attack. The creators behind Mousr reckon their robotic cat toy is the most engaging cat toy ever made, as it reacts to a cat’s attack and can intelligently avoid obstacles.
Mousr is, of course, shaped like a mouse, and moves around on small wheels powered by an electric motor. It sports an interchangeable fluffy tail, a hidden speaker that makes noises which attract your feline friend, and multicolored eyes which change color if Mousr is running low on batteries.
The “brains” of Mousr comprise a 360-degree infrared camera that helps it detect and react to movement and obstacles, and an inertial measurement unit that tells the toy when it has been captured. A Bluetooth connection will also enable the user to take control of Mousr directly via smartphone, and push updates to Mousr as the designers improve its artificial intelligence.
via Gizmag
