PetBot lures in your dog with treats, all in the name of a good video 'selfie'

Pet selfies. Why not?

The PetBot, which launched on Indiegogo Monday, is a high-tech treat dispenser with a built-in camera that can take video "selfies" of your pets and send them to you.

When the camera detects your too-damn-cute dog or cat in its field of view, it will play a sound (or your recorded voice) in an attempt to get your pet's attention. (You can also schedule specific times for the PetBot to play sound.) If the animal gets close enough, the PetBot's camera will start recording a video — and your pet, in turn, receives a tasty treat for cozying up to the lens. The treat dispenser lets you swap in different foods Read more...