Smart Dog Feeder

School Name

Center for Advanced Technical Studies

Grade Level

11th Grade

Presentation Topic

Engineering

Presentation Type

Non-Mentored

Abstract

It is a known fact that different breeds and sizes of dogs have vastly different nutritional needs. According to Forbes, 35% of the 123.6 million households in America owned two or more dogs as of 2020. This automatic dog feeder solves the common problem of dogs eating out of the wrong food bowl, resulting in them not getting the correct nutrients. The main base of the feeder works like a typical automatic feeder, releasing more food into the bowl on a predetermined schedule. The feeder uses cameras to detect and identify which pet is in front of a particular bowl. A Google Teachable Machines program determines if the dog is in front of its correct bowl and, if so, signals the lid of the bowl to open. When the correct dog is no longer in view of the camera, the lid closes. The lid remains closed unless signaled to open. The bowl also includes a sensor that is able to detect if a part of the dog’s body is in the bowl while the lid is closing. If the sensor detects a foreign object inside the bowl, the lid will immediately reopen to ensure that your pet cannot be hurt by the lid mechanism. Once the sensor can no longer detect an obstruction, the lid securely closes back up.

Location

RITA 103

Start Date

3-23-2024 9:45 AM

Presentation Format

Oral Only

Group Project

Yes

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Mar 23rd, 9:45 AM

Smart Dog Feeder

RITA 103

It is a known fact that different breeds and sizes of dogs have vastly different nutritional needs. According to Forbes, 35% of the 123.6 million households in America owned two or more dogs as of 2020. This automatic dog feeder solves the common problem of dogs eating out of the wrong food bowl, resulting in them not getting the correct nutrients. The main base of the feeder works like a typical automatic feeder, releasing more food into the bowl on a predetermined schedule. The feeder uses cameras to detect and identify which pet is in front of a particular bowl. A Google Teachable Machines program determines if the dog is in front of its correct bowl and, if so, signals the lid of the bowl to open. When the correct dog is no longer in view of the camera, the lid closes. The lid remains closed unless signaled to open. The bowl also includes a sensor that is able to detect if a part of the dog’s body is in the bowl while the lid is closing. If the sensor detects a foreign object inside the bowl, the lid will immediately reopen to ensure that your pet cannot be hurt by the lid mechanism. Once the sensor can no longer detect an obstruction, the lid securely closes back up.