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TrakkaDog

Tracking for your dog.

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TrakkaDog

TrakkaDog

TrakkaDog

TrakkaDog

TrakkaDog

Tracking for your dog.

Tracking for your dog.

Tracking for your dog.

Tracking for your dog.

Trakka Dog
Trakka Dog
Trakka Dog
Trakka Dog
1 Campaign |
Berlin, Germany
$165,672 USD by 933 backers
$131,067 USD by 802 backers on Nov 24, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trakka Dog is a fully integrated LED dog collar that's connecting humans to their dogs like never before.

 

Pet ownership is a big responsibility, that's why Trackka Dog gives you confidence and peace of mind by monitoring your dog’s daily activity, by tracking their whereabouts in real-time via GPS, so you know where they are and what they are up to at the tap of a button.

Trackka Dog utilizes high-output consistent LED lighting technology. It keeps your dog illuminated and visible from potential collisions, whether it's with cyclists, cars, pedestrians or other dangerous hazards.

Through clever design and innovation, Trackka Dog now replaces all of your existing collars and gadgets by consolidating them into one convenient and stylish package. Pet safety has never looked brighter!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"We wanted to give pet owners the ability to express their unique character using light."

 

 


Did you know over six million dogs are injured or killed on our roads each year? A large number of those accidents happen at night or at dusk where visibility is very low.

This alarming statistic is something that is often overlooked.

No matter if you're walking them at night on lead, crossing the road or off- lead at the park. We can't always trust the judgement of others, so why take a chance with your dog’s safety?

 

A small sample of Buddy's most popular effects.
A small sample of Trackka Dog most popular effects.

 

Thousands of customers have discovered the benefits of our products and are now using Trakka Dog LED products to keep them safe.

Up until now LED collars have been a one color proposition. With Trackka Dog we have a stack of individually programmable LED's that allow the collar to display an almost infinite amount of unique lighting effects and color combinations. These can be chosen via our iPhone or via the Apple Watch app.

Not only is Trackka Dog a highly effective safety item, it's also a lot of fun. Trackka Dog allows you to express your individuality and personality using light. 

When it comes to battery life, we’ve got you covered. Trackka Dog has an in-built light sensor, so the illumination can be set to turn on and off depending on the time of day and how much light is in the surrounding area at any given time.

 

 

 

Set activity goals by measuring their food intake against their daily exercise for a clear picture of your dog's health.
 

 

 

Activity Monitoring

It's important for both you and your pet to stay healthy. With today’s busy lifestyle, it's not always convenient and sometimes we may even forget. 

When we do get around to walking them, how can we know how much exercise our dog should be getting? Trackka Dog monitors all types of health trends.

Trackka Dog provides key insights into your dog's behaviour and health with a built-in accelerometer that measures distance traveled, steps taken and the number of floors climbed.

You'll know exactly when your dog is most active and how much exercise they'll need during the week.

*This information is then available via the mobile application or easily accessible right on the collar via the OLED display!

(*Please note the OLED display is now a stretch goal due to pricing changes)

Temperature

Trackka Dog contains a temperature sensor, that alerts you when your dog gets too hot or too cold.

 

 

 

The Trackka Dog app has in-built barcode scanning functionality and contains an up-to-date database of the most popular pet foods by vets and other dog professionals.

You can input their daily calorie intake so Trackka Dog can offset this against their daily exercise for a clear picture of your dog’s health.

This information can then be provided to your vet for letting them know as well as yourself on whether they are getting the best source of nutrition possible.

 

 

 

 

 

It's hard to be there for them all the time.
 

 

 

 

Track your dog in real-time via your mobile phone. This means a direct line to your pooch with a play-by-play of what they are up to at any given time.

Trackka Dog uses advanced GPS technology to pinpoint your dog's location using the largest cellular networks across the world.

The GPS used in Trackka Dog has 48 channels and includes advanced power management modes and assisted tracking. No matter what kind of environment your dog is in whether it's indoors, outdoors or in a dense city environment or forest area -- you'll be able to track their whereabouts anytime, anywhere.

We've taken into account technology for the future. Trackka Dog is compatible with quad-band enabled cellular networks available in most countries.

 

 

 

 

Geofencing and Virtual Boundaries

With Trackka Dog you can set custom safe zones for your pet. This creates a virtual boundary around specific areas that you setup and control via the app. Even if you visit the same dog park, we'll automatically enable that boundary just in case you forget. We do this by using geofencing technology built right into the collar and app.

In the event that your dog exits one of these boundaries, you'll immediately receive on-demand notifications either via text or via push notification straight to your mobile phone and activate a high vizability hazard pattern.

You can then use your phone to get directions to your dog’s location quickly and easily with step-by-step instructions. You'll see distances in kilometers, meters and feet in order to pin point exactly where they are.

 

Remember that Trackka Dog contains high-output LED lighting technology so not only will you know where your dog is at any given time via the palm of your hand; cars, cyclists, pedestrians and anyone seeing the LED hazard pattern will too!

 

 

 

 

 

Trackka Dog​ connects to stuff around your home, like your smart locks, thermostats and lighting.

 

 

 

Trackka Dog connects to your smart-home devices and uses in-built sensors such as temperature. This allows smart thermostats like NEST™ by Google™ that allow devices to talk to each other. So when Trackka Dog detects that your dog is too hot or too cold it can set the thermostat accordingly so your dog’s environment is safe and comfortable when you’re not around.

Left your phone in another part of the house? Trackka Dog can send alerts via your LIFX™ or Phillips™ Hue smart-bulbs, to let you know if something important is happening with your dog.

Smart-bulbs work in the same way as smart-thermostats. Simply sync your smart-home products with Trackka Dogand control them with different commands straight from the palm of your hand!

 

 

 

To conserve on battery power and to dramatically extend product life. We created a Wi-Fi charging dock that communicates with the collar while handling all of the Wi-Fi power demands. 

Not only is the Trackka Dog base-station a cool bench top accessory while having it's own RGB lighting effects. It can alert you visually when Trackka Dog sends you an alert or your pet has left the geo-fenced area.

We're currently developing a wide range of smart pet products that Trackka Dog will interact with, so keeping them comfortable safe and entertained will be easier than ever!

 

 

 


 

Trackka Dog had to look special, but it had to appear and behave like a regular dog collar.


We had the philosophy of hiding Trackka Dogtechnology in plain sight. 

Meaning it may appear to be an extremely stylish version of a dog collar while packing a lot of technology inside it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Visually we wanted the design aesthetic to be a balance between masculine and feminine.

The product itself needed to be detailed enough to convey technology yet simple enough to allow the LED lighting effects to create the mood and style the user desired.

 

 

 

Trackka Dogneeded to be easy to clean, strong, lightweight, flexible and practical. That's why we also added in a D-Ring, so you can attach your leash just like you would a regular dog collar. The "fin" ridge organic design aims to bridge the gap between traditional pet product and the future, to create a product with universal appeal.

Trackka Dog is also waterproof and fully rechargeable!

 

 

 

 

 

CGI exploded view of Buddy's construction.
 

 

 

 

 

 

Trakka Dog is a small but successful business founded in May 2014.
As an avid cyclist our CEO noticed how hard it was to see dogs walking along the shared walkway at night and wondered how we could make dogs safer at night. Bikes have lights, cars have lights, why not dogs we wondered and so the dog light was born.

Almost immediately after we launched dog light in 2014 we got to work on creating the ultimate pet safety product which we present to you today.

 

Trakka Dog is one of the original creators of the LED dog collar, leash and harness and while we have been keeping dogs safe in over 30 countries worldwide we asked ourselves, "What’s next?" Trackka Dog was born out of necessity, too many times dogs are mistreated, abandoned, run over or stolen. If our product saves just one dogs life or reunites one owner with their dog then our mission is complete and we can call this project a success.

Our goal is to keep dogs safe by creating the best product possible by utilizing the best components, people and technology from around the world and to do that we need funding from like minded people like you who share that vision with us.

 

Hack it, crack it, get in and make Trackka Dog yours.

We're opening Trackka Dog up to the developer community and we're excited to see what you can come up with.

 

 

 

 

With on board features such as NFC and BLE, not to mention individually controlled RGB LED's, there is a tonne of gadgets and gizmos to mess with.

Trackka Dog can send data from the accelerometer and sensors straight to the Internet. We allow integration with the "if this then that" (ifttt.com) service or from our RESTful endpoint. We'll have an SDK for you hardcore developers out there. It'll be similar to coding for an Arduino or similar micro-controller.

 

This will allow full control of Trackka Dog's LED pattern system and integrate with client applications that you may want to build around your pooch. Trackka Dog will also integrate with Apple's Health App and alongside this mobile app there’s an Apple Watch app to control Trackka Dog's functions straight from your wrist.

How does it work? Trackka Dog connects via Bluetooth straight to your iPhone or Android device. Setting up Trackka Dog is as easy as downloading the Trackka Dog app onto your device. 

All of the software updates are over-the-air (OTA) and transmitted straight to your Trackka Dog when a software or firmware update is available.

Risks and challenges

We believe that any product manufactured for the very first time may contain unforeseen bugs, challenges and delays.

With that being said, we've already completed the majority of the design and engineering for our product and we have a working prototype in our hands. Alongside our close friends, colleagues and partners we have tested thoroughly to ensure all major functionality is working as expected.

We have already identified suppliers and have started planning production timelines and processes. Through the success we've had with our Dog light Collars and Leads, our products have proven our ability to deliver thousands of great quality products in a short amount of time.

When preparing to scale for production, we will continue to improve our processes, manufacturing techniques and testing so we can provide to you and deliver, in your hands the best version of Trackka Dog possible.

 

FAQ

How can I order Trackka Dog​?

At the moment the only way to get one is through Indiegogo. The way Indiegogo works is that you pledge whatever amount you like and you’ll be one of the very first people to receive one of the most sophisticated collars on the market today. You’ll have the opportunity to see exactly how the first production models are made and learn everything there is to know about the product. Just click on the green "Back This Project" button on the right hand side of the campaign page and you’re all set to go from there!

Will it harm my dog?

Do normal dog collars harm your dog? Absolutely not! Trackka Dog is no different. Throughout the design process we’ve kept in mind complete comfort when it comes to your dog. Trackka Dog's components are incorporated in a waterproof case. So just like you would wear a waterproof watch on your wrist. Just imagine a waterproof collar on your dog.

Will you include a heart rate sensor?

We’re constantly exploring more options to take advantage of the full spectrum of dog safety. We have stretch goals, which once reached give us the funding required to implement these additional sensors before launch.

Is there a warranty for damaged parts?

Trackka Dog will come with a 12 month warranty against defects.

How long does the battery last?

Trackka Dog can operate up to 7-14 days without requiring a charge. Charging time takes approximately 1 hour for a full charge.

How do you charge Trackka Dog?

Trackka Dog charges via any Micro USB cable (provided). Simply plug it into your laptop or compatible USB wall charger. We recommend you charge Trackka Dog as often as possible so as to keep your dog safe at all times. Trackka Dog GPS comes with a Wi-Fi Base Station Charging Dock. Simply place Trackka Dog on top of that before you take them for a walk or charge it over night.

Is Trackka Dog​ waterproof?

Yes. We plan on making Trackka Dog 100% waterproof so your dog will be able to splash around in the water all day long. We don't recommend Trackka Dog for deep sea diving though. ;)

Does Trackka Dog​ require a SIM card and if so will one be provided?

Trackka Dog GPS will require a SIM card in order to track your dogs whereabouts. At the moment we are working out a deal with a variety of telecommunication companies around the globe to see if we can strike up a good deal for our customers. For our Indiegogo fans Trackka Dog will be unlocked so you will be free to use a provider of your choice!

Does Trackka Dog​ work in my country?

 

Yes!

Trackka Dog is compatible with 2G/GSM/3G with 800/850/900/1900/2100MHz @ UMTS and 850/900/1800/1900MHz Quad-band @ GSM. This is a world certified mobile network device that really can operate almost anywhere in the world.

Do you offer Trackka Dog for cats?

At the moment Trackka Dog is sized for small dogs. Following the campaign we will send a survey our to all of you to gauge a better understanding of what sizing we will need to offer.

 

 
 
 
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