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AI Cat Flap: Cats No Longer Bring Prey into the House

An intelligent cat flap is set to come to market soon that only opens when the right cat is at the door or window — and it has no mouse or bird in its mouth.

Editorial Wild beim Wild — 20 April 2023

AI Recognises Prey Animals

Flappie is the innovative cat flap that uses artificial intelligence to detect prey animals and prevent the cat from bringing them inside. The flap relies on a night-vision-capable system with a motion detector, infrared camera and infrared lighting.

Cats Quickly Adapt Their Behaviour

If a live or dead prey animal is detected, the cat remains locked out. To get back inside, it must learn to leave its catch outside. Cats quickly learned to release their prey, according to a quote from Oliver Widler. More on the topic of Wildlife and Bird Protection.

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