Tinki.nl, the founder of canine accessory price-comparison website Gerben Lievers, has decided to do something about the perennial problem of dog mess. Working with drone company Space53 he has designed a robotic system for dealing with the issue. A drone called Watchdog 1 uses thermal imaging and image recognition software to spot errant canine deposits, and then transmits their co-ordinates to a wheeled robot called Patroldog 1, which uses a powerful on-board vacuum cleaner to suck up the offending item and leave the pavement clear for pedestrians.
Gerben Lievers, the founder of canine accessory price-comparison website Tinki.nl, has decided to do something about the perennial problem of dog mess. Working with drone company Space53 he has designed a robotic system for dealing with the issue. A drone called Watchdog 1 uses thermal imaging and image recognition software to spot errant canine deposits, and then transmits their co-ordinates to a wheeled robot called Patroldog 1, which uses a powerful on-board vacuum cleaner to suck up the offending item and leave the pavement clear for pedestrians.