Smart cat shelter uses AI to let strays inside -- but no dogs allowed

[douglas9]

You might know Baidu for its search engine, but it's looking to make a mark in the feline world too.

The Chinese internet giant has released what it's claimed to be the first AI-powered smart cat shelter, which was put together by one of the company's engineers, Wan Xi

"At first, I just wanted to provide them with a warm place in winter with food and water that is not frozen," Wan told state media.
As detailed in Baidu's blog post, what's novel about this use of AI is the camera at the front of the shelter's door.

It can accurately identify 174 different cat breeds, as to let them enter and exit as they please. A door will slide open if the camera spots a cat, but it won't work on dogs. Multiple cats can fit inside the space.

https://mashable.com/article/ai-cat-shelter-baidu/#GpwsBSvQQiqX

[sinkingfeeling]

1. Guess the raccoons who use my cat door would be out in the cold.

[marylandblue]

2. I thought a smart cat shelter requires an IQ test to get in.

[Merlot]

4. Cats don't do tests. But if they did, they'd ace it.

[Duppers]

3. That compassionate and most impressive.

Thank for posting good news. ☺😽