Automated Pet Feeder using IoT

As the world gets more interconnected, the Internet of Things (IoT) creates a vast network of devices that routinely exchange data. IoT extends the power of the internet beyond smartphones and computers to ordinary household objects such as light bulbs, locks, smart microwaves and various technologies. Smart home devices and gadgets are becoming more popular among consumers who enjoy having all of their devices interconnected for the purposes of increased convenience, comfort, energy efficiency, and most importantly, personalization which is one of the project's focal points. This helps in solving the starvation of small pets such as dogs and cats in absence of their owners. Through this proposed design, the user can adjust the feed time, the time between consecutive feeds, and the amount of feed served. Thus, keeping the pets healthy and happy. Here in this paper, automation of pet feeders using the Internet of Things (IoT) is developed. Overweight dogs and cats account for over 55% of all population, posing major health hazards such as heart and lung problems, kidney disease, and diabetes. The proposed machine will provide a solution to this as it aids in weight management by providing the portioned feedings that pets require. Here the smart automatic pet feeder is implemented using Arduino Uno, RTC module to track time and manage feeding schedules, a distance sensor to monitor food level, and a servo motor SG90 with a wide-angle servo (0°-180°) to control the flow of the food dispensed are among the project's major components.