Location and activity tracking – BLE wearable dog tracker from PitPat
PitPat® is a fast-growing pet wellness company based in Cambridge, UK. Their Dog Care Platform® helps pet parents keep their dogs happy, healthy and safe with subscription-free wearables (activity monitor / GPS tracker), nutrition (weighing bowl / portioned food), insurance (linked to activity) and treatments (data-driven recommendations).
Dog Activity Monitor
The IP67 rated, waterproof Dog Activity Monitor weighs only 16g, measures 34 x 32 x 15 mm, and easily attaches to a dog's collar. An integrated 3-axis accelerometer tracks the dog's movement throughout the day, and the proprietary algorithms interpret this data to identify five specific activity states—walking, running, playing, pottering, and resting—and how long the dog spends in each state. Using the step and exertion data, the device can estimate the distance covered by the dog has walked and the number of calories burned.
Dog GPS Tracker
The PitPat® GPS Tracker tracks your dog's locations on a map and includes the same features as the Activity Monitor does. Find your dog no matter how far away he is. Live location updates are sent every few seconds. The dog finder on the app pointing out the way you need to go forward. Nordic's low power solutions have been instrumental in achieving PitPat's industry-leading battery life. The Dog Activity Monitor can run for several years on a single CR2032 coincell, and the Dog GPS Tracker has a battery life of weeks, not days. The small footprint has also allowed to develop miniature solutions that are suitable for even the smallest dog.
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