Most of the human beings on this planet are pet lovers. The AI pet care market has seen rapid growth during the last year. In 2023–24, we witnessed a massive increase in pet ownership, especially in developed countries like the USA, UK, Canada, and more. Last year, Dr. Harvey Castro, MD, MBA, a Texas based AI expert, said the future of pet ownership might change with the evolution of AI-powered "animal pets." China's AI firm, Unitree, developed the world's first intelligent quadruped robot companion, Go1. Go1 behaves like a dog; it can walk and follow its owner at a speed of up to 10 miles per hour. Another robotic pet, EMO, can respond to its owners with over a thousand facial expressions. Recently, Rena Carlson, who leads the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), on veterinarypracticenews.com, She shared that AI in veterinary medicine is a thrilling advancement. She also highlighted the importance of being careful since AI is still in its early stages.The AI pet care market's global value is expected to reach USD 6.56 billion by 2025.
U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) in animal health market size 2023 To 2032
Valuation will be around USD 1.21 billion by 2032 (Source : Precedence Research)
Unitree GO2: The Next-Gen Robotic Pet That Plays, Protects, and Performs
Unitree Go2 : Introduction Video. (Source : Youtube Channel : Unitree Robotics)
Use Cases
- AI companionship
- Smart pet health monitoring
- Interactive pet toys
- Virtual pet training
- AI Pet behavior analysis
- Automated pet feeding
- Intelligent pet grooming
- Connected pet safety
- Smart pet activity tracking
- Pet-friendly voice commands
- AI-Assisted pet healthcare
Drawbacks
- AI can't replicate the multifaceted experience of a real animal companion.
- Limited emotional connection
- Technical hurdles in training
- Privacy concerns with smart devices
- Dependency on internet connectivity
- Risk of misinterpretation
Spotlight on Leading Startups in AI Petcare
Here are some of the leading pet care startups in the AI pet care market:
- Petpace
- Fitbark
- WhiskerDocs
- Nala Pet Food
- PetSmart Labs
- Embrace pet insurance.
- Pawsome AI
- Rovercam
- Purrfect Match
- Pawprint
Anticipated Trends in AI Pet Care (2024)
- Analyzing a pet's health data and genetics.
- AI-powered drug development and treatment.
- AI-based surveillance and tracking systems will enhance pet security.
