What a video game console for your dog could look like
Two UC San Diego alumni took home a top prize at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show for a buzz-worthy new product – a first-of-its-kind game console for dogs.
Developed by Leo Trottier, a Ph.D. candidate with a master’s in cognitive science, and Dan Knudsen, who received his Ph.D. in 2013, the CleverPet Hub aims to entertain pets left at home during the day with interactive games featuring lights, sounds, and of course, treats.
“We want to give dogs something to do during the day so that they’re not bored all the time,” Trottier says. The CleverPet Hub’s goal is to entertain, engage and ultimately teach dogs using traditional operant conditioning techniques, but with a modern edge.
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