"LazerPaw: The Ultimate Automatic Entertainment for Your Feline Friends"

TL;DR
Hoani Bryson has created LazerPaw, an autonomous laser turret for cats to chase. The device uses computer vision and a Raspberry Pi to detect cats and move the laser away from them. It also includes an infrared camera for use in the dark, NeoPixels for added aesthetics, and a physical start button for offline use. The processed images are sent to a website for remote cat playtime.
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