Smart Pet Feeder Using Arduino for Automated Feeding
Smart Pet Feeder Using Arduino for Automated Feeding
PURPOSE
The purpose of this project is to design and implement a smart pet feeder using Arduino technology that
ensures consistent, timely, and automated feeding for pets. This system aims to improve pet care by
allowing owners to feed their pets remotely or on a fixed schedule, ensuring their health and well-being
Description
The Smart Pet Feeder is an automated feeding system powered by an Arduino microcontroller. It is designed
to dispense a set amount of pet food at scheduled times, with optional features like remote control via a
mobile app, real-time food level monitoring, and voice commands using IoT integration. The system uses
a motor-controlled mechanism to release food from a container into a feeding bowl and may include sensors
to monitor food quantity, feeding time, and pet presence. This innovation helps pet owners manage feeding
schedules efficiently and ensures pets are fed properly even when their owners are busy or away from home.
General Objective
The general objective of this project is to design and develop an efficient, automated, and intelligent pet
feeding system using Arduino that enhances the way pet owners manage their pet’s nutrition. The system
aims to ensure timely and measured food dispensing based on a predefined schedule, minimizing the risk
those with busy or irregular routines, by automating the feeding process and enabling remote or scheduled
control.
GRANBY COLLEGES OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Specific Objectives
• To design and construct a mechanical system that dispenses pet food accurately using servo or
stepper motors.
• To integrate a real-time clock (RTC) module for precise timing of food dispensing.
• To develop a user interface (e.g., LCD screen or mobile app) for easy control and configuration.
• To test and evaluate the system’s performance in terms of timing accuracy, food portion control,
and reliability.