SmartHome Mouse
The SmartMouse device is a pet exercise wheel connected to a responsive website via the Internet - yes, a Fitbit for your mouse! The device detects when the exercise wheel is activated and transmits duration, distance and speed to a database for viewing on a website. Monitor your own pet and race against others via the instantaneously updated leader board using your smart phone from anywhere in the world.
Smart Mouse Features:
- Able to be installed into any existing pet enclosure
- Suitable for mice or hamsters
- Wheel rotations are detected via two small magnets attached to opposite sides of the exercise wheel
- Duration, distance run, speed, date and time recorded for every exercise performed by your pet
- Battery operated and rechargeable via USB connector
- Website shows statistics for all connected mice around the world
- Allows competing against other mice by monitoring the leader board
This project is being undertaken by UQ ITEE student Yihe Zhong under the supervision of Dr Alex Pudmenzky.