'Pooper-scooper' robot autonomously detects and cleans up your dog's mess using cameras and sensors

There are over 35 million households in the US with dogs and backyards, and it may be safe to say that not one of them enjoys cleaning up their pet's mess. A firm has designed a robot that finds, detects and automatically scoops up what your canine friend left behind. Called Beetl, this machine is equip with computer vision and front cameras to hunt down dog poop. Once the robot spots feces within your yard, it moves directly over it and uses a mechanical claw as a scoop. And the robot holds it in a sealed container for disposal. Bettl's sensors not only help it detect a mess, but also avoid obstacles and stay within a perimeter.