Whisker’s AI-powered litter robot thinks my cats swapped bodies

“The new Litter‑Robot 5 Pro, priced at $899, adds AI‑driven facial recognition to differentiate between multiple cats and generate health‑related usage reports. While the concept promises hands‑free scooping and early detection of feline ailments, the reviewer found the AI frequently misidentifies cats—so much so that it humorously “thought my cats swapped bodies.” For U.S. pet owners, the device taps into a rapidly growing pet‑tech market, but its high price and unreliable AI could limit mainstream adoption. Expert Analysis: The product illustrates how AI is being layered onto legacy pet‑care hardware, raising the bar for data‑driven health monitoring but also exposing a gap between hype and functional reliability. If manufacturers can improve accuracy, the U.S. market could see a surge in premium pet‑tech subscriptions, reshaping household spending on pet health services.”