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According to a report from the Department of Why Not, a startup in the UK is working on a game for dogs.
The people behind Joipaw seem to be trying. The tech is intended to improve the cognitive abilities of aging doggos.
It is not just a game as they sell it. It's a mental workout machine and a fitness tracker all in one. The dogs play a game of whack-a-mole with the goal of working out their golf ball-sized brain. The games get harder as time goes on.
The company's goal is to help every dog on the planet live a longer, happier and healthier life. We turn daily physical and mental workouts into sustainable lifestyles with our console, games, and wristband.
Avdar assured us that the game isn't intended to replace real-life playtime between humans and their best friend. He told the platform that he was inspired by his own dog who he and his wife couldn't give enough attention to due to their lifestyle.
There is a fine line here. The thesis that animal- computer interaction can offer cognitive benefits is supported by research, but the slope between a bit of supplementary, brain-stimulating activity and a replacement for meaningful human- animal connection is a tricky one. Does the fact that a kid can use an iPad all day mean that they should be spending more time with it?
The mutts have taken the devices well, according to the man. They've had to rely on peanut butter on the screen to get the attention of the Joipaw tested pups, but from there it's game on.
It's a good thing that dogs have to be prodded with peanut butter to care about a screen. Anyhow. Best of luck to the startup, and see you at the Joipaw sponsored doggo Esport expo.
There have been games for cats for a long time.
Video games for dogs aim to help older dogs.
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