AI Helps Understand Pet Communication.

Artificial intelligence technology continues to expand into everyday life, and now it is entering the world of pet communication.

A Chinese technology company called Meng Xiaoyi has introduced a new AI-powered smart collar designed to help pet owners understand the sounds and emotions of their pets.

The device, named PettiChat, uses advanced AI models developed through Alibaba Cloud’s Qwen AI technology. The system was trained using more than 1.5 million real-world pet sound samples and over 3,200 hours of annotated pet video data collected with the support of veterinarians and volunteers.

When attached to a dog or cat’s collar, the device analyzes sounds, emotional signals, and behavior patterns with AI assistance. It then converts the interpreted meaning into text and sends it directly to a connected smartphone application.

For example, if a cat looks upward and meows repeatedly, the AI system may translate the behavior as “I want to play.”

The smart collar weighs only 27.2 grams and also includes GPS tracking features, allowing owners to monitor their pets’ locations in real time.

According to the company, a single one-hour charge can support more than 1,000 “sentence translations,” making the device practical for daily use.

The company announced that the product will officially launch on May 30. Reports indicate that more than 10,000 customers have already pre-ordered the device ahead of release.

The AI collar is priced at 799 yuan, approximately ₹11,000 in Indian currency. While many technology enthusiasts are excited about the innovation, social media users continue debating how accurate the translations will be in real-world situations.