Title:
THE MAKING OF AN AUTOMATIC DOG FEEDING DEVICE WITH THE USE OF ARDUINO UNO AND SERVO MOTOR

Authors:
Dr. Ismael A. Haguisan III, James Allen Jr. S. Yap, Elisha Railey P. Ignacio, Sir Jhorel T. Gaorano, Manuel IV P. Lising and Chrystal Brianne C. Tadeje

Abstract:
As individuals continue to live busy lifestyles, neglect remains prevalent among dog owners. Therefore, malnutrition among dogs, caused by improper feeding habits, remains a rampant issue worldwide. The main objective of this study is to create an automatic dog feeding device out of Arduino Uno and Servo Motor. For the purpose of dog food dispensing, the Arduino Uno, an open-source electronics platform based on simple hardware and software, was used in the servo motor operations. Thus, the device utilized two main components Methodology: The researchers utilized the experimental design of research as well as the quantitative method. The results of the study show the dispensing capabilities of the automatic dog feeding device under increasing loads. Additionally, the servo motor’s dispensing precision was proved with slight deviations from the expected weight to the actual weight averages. Moreover, the Arduino Uno’s dispensing accuracy and its reliability was tested wherein the device dispensed on cue with minimal deviations in time. The results demonstrated that the automatic dog feeding device can effectively dispense dog food meeting the various criteria tested. The discussion states the significant contribution of this study toward pet care technology and the field of engineering. Asserting that the findings of this study allow for better understanding of the role of technology in the pet industry. Lastly, in accordance with the limitations of the study, it is recommended that the design and functionality of the device may be enhanced and improved by later researchers.

Keywords:
Automatic Dog Feeding Device, Arduino Uno, Servo Motor, Malnutrition, Pet Owners

DOI:
https://doi.org/10.52267/IJASER.2024.5207