What if a pet camera could follow your dog or cat between rooms? PawMe is the most unusual idea in this week's selection. Three other devices look beyond location and feeding towards patterns in a pet's health.
PawMe: a roaming companion camera
Ayva Labs describes PawMe as an autonomous wheeled camera that maps a home, tracks a pet room to room and offers two-way audio, night vision and app access. The company also advertises play, treat and health-related features. These are maker claims for an early-access project, not independently tested capabilities. The site promotes a future Kickstarter launch; we could not verify a shipping UK retail model, final price or delivery date.
For a pet owner, the useful question is whether the robot can navigate the actual home safely and keep up with a pet without causing distress. Check camera privacy, floor and stair limitations, replacement parts and how any laser play is supervised before backing a launch.
Elf Gen 1: health sensing in a collar
PetHealthAI's Elf Gen 1 explores continuous health sensing using mmWave technology and software to track changes over time. The developer frames this as a research and product-development path. A collar's alerts could add useful context for a vet, but marketing about early detection must not be mistaken for a diagnosis. UK price, clinical validation for particular conditions and local availability need confirmation.
Fompet: a short body-composition check
Fompet's CES 2026 listing describes a device held against a pet's abdomen for around 15 seconds, producing body-condition indicators in an app. It is an interesting way to follow trends, particularly as pets age. The maker's indicators are not a substitute for a veterinary examination; independent accuracy and UK retail terms should be checked.
Dr. PetCare: temperature and an ear view
Otiton Medical's Dr. PetCare Smart Thermometer combines an infrared ear-temperature reading with a small camera and app record. The maker describes future AI analysis of ear images, so that feature should not be treated as available today. An unusual temperature reading or concerning ear symptoms call for a vet's advice. We have not verified a UK price or sales channel.
Our view
PawMe's moving camera is the headline innovation; the three health devices illustrate how pet tech could become more observant. For UK buyers, these belong on a watchlist until availability, support and evidence are clear. Pet welfare and a veterinarian's judgement come first.
Sources checked 25 September 2026. No products were tested or offered through affiliate links in this article.