Cat technology has never been this revolutionary (terrible, terrible pun… just read on) since the advent of the laser pointer and, before then, bubbles.  Litter-Robot Inc. has for sale an automatic, self-cleaning litter box.  This triumph of engineering, ingenuity and laziness is certain to make any cat-lover give up the scoop once and for all.

The litter box works by first sensing when the cat is in the box with a weight sensor.  Once the cat leaves, a timer is activated that allows seven minutes before the automatic pooper-scooper does its duties.  The globe rotates and a screen is used to take out all of the clumps.  The offending remnants are then gravity fed into the disposal tray at the bottom of the unit.  In order to ensure feline safety, there is a cat detection system that causes the globe to stop moving upon re-entry.

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