I thought I had seen it all, have a look at this automated cat litter box. It actually gets connected to the water supply of your house and dumps the waste into the house sewer system.
Video after the jump.
“CatGenie, the world’s only automatic cat box that automatically flushes, washes and dries. With CatGenie Self-Flushing Self Washing Cat Box never touch, change, smell or buy cat litter again. Includes 2 SaniSolution cartridges and 2 packs of Granules
The CatGenie Secret? Washable Granules, not litter.
Collecting cat waste in a box of litter is unsanitary. Cleaning the mess out is unpleasant. To satisfy a cat’s need to dig and cover, CatGenie uses comfy, permanent Washable Granules instead of disposable litter. To cats, it’s just like using a clean litter box. CatGenie is more than a cat toilet it’s a modern appliance. Every day, it automatically flushes just cat waste completely out of the home. Then washes itself clean. You never scoop, touch or change litter. CatGenie is cat sanitation that is as clean as a cat.”
Via: Robot Shop
August 17th, 2007
Um… it doesn’t look like it works well… seems a bit loud too…
Just train your cat to use the toilet like a normal person
Cats are people to
August 17th, 2007
I know that it wouldn’t work with my cat! It would be scared of it!
August 17th, 2007
it will really useful for my pussy cats…actualy my daughter just told yesterday for her cats box…& i am looking for that one…automatic box….thanks for video also which will help to take decission more confidently
August 19th, 2007
Hmmm, from the video, it seems it separates the litter from the waste, and then throws the waste back into the box!
August 20th, 2007
Cat Genie: completely automated, plumbed in toilet for your feline friend
Anyone who has owned a house-trained cat — in other words, one that doesn’t do all its business outside in next-door’s garden — will know the true joy of changing cat litter.
Enter the “Cat Genie” automated cat litter box, which sounds like th…
August 24th, 2007
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September 12th, 2007
that would scare the crap outr of my cat. but i guess thats what its for so it can scoop up the scared crap lol
September 14th, 2007
We own one and the cats (2) use it, but the bowl is so small that once one cat “poops” in it the other cat ends up pooping on the floor. There needs to be a hack to have the unit go through a scoop cycle everytime it “sees” (there is a sensor to sense the cat is in the bowl so it will not start a cleaning cycle) the cat leave.
January 2nd, 2008
I’ll admit I was skeptical, but it handles all 3 of my cats fine. It scoops the poo into a “blender” type box in the back and actually uses a blade and the water to make solids go through the drain pipe. So far it’s handled both very solid and very liquid waste perfectly. I’d run my hand through the recently used litter after the machine has been run, it is clean and dry.
January 4th, 2008
I have one of these CatGenie’s, and it is AWESOME!! Works just like they say it does. (I actually get a kick out of watching it do its thing!) And it is not noisy. You hear water coming into the bowl and out the drain pipe 3 times, sounds just like your washing machine. The only other noise is the dryer fan, which is a soft purr. Nothing for your kitties to fear! Mine were using it within an hour of setting it up.
January 19th, 2008
I HAVE READ THAT THERE WERE ISSUES WITH VERY HARD FECES. THE PROBLEM WAS THAT THE IMPELLER WHICH ACTS LIKE A GARBAGE DISPOSALS’ AUGER ISN’T STRONG ENOUGH FOR VERY HARD FECES. THEN IT JAMS UP, TRIPS THE SENSOR, THE BOWL IS NOW FILLED WITH YUK AND IF YOU ARE ON VACATION WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE CAT NOW CRAPS IN ANYTHING B U T THE BOWL!!! THE COMPANY SAID THAT IT WAS WORKING ON THIS….HAS ANYONE HEARD OF THEM “BEEFING” UP THE IMPELLER??? THANKS!!
February 2nd, 2008
I thought I’d find HACKS here since the web site is called hacked gadgets….didn’t realize it was a place running ads for CatGenie.
Having said that I love my CG. From what I have read on litterbox-central.com the impeller clogs if you have a long hair cat like a maine coon.
I have two bengals and I wouldn’t trade my cg for the world.
February 3rd, 2008
Hi Theresa,
Thanks for the comment. This isn’t an add, we often feature strange products. This is one of those products that at first glance looks like it was designed and built by the crazy scientist who is tired of performing mundane cat maintenance…
February 17th, 2008
This article stinks, try posting something worthwhile like hacking the solution chip!
February 17th, 2008
I have this also. One word. Awesome! Set it up and every 5-6 weeks change out the solution (it gives you warnings its getting low and out). My two cats were over the newness in one day. Now they sit and wait for it to be done because they love the warm “litter” (from the drying cycle) and jump in and use it EVERY day right after its done. It senses if there is a cat in it if its to start a cycle and waits until the cat is done. HIGHLY recommended.
PS would love a hack to the solution chip though.
March 4th, 2008
This is cool and I like it alot however check out this coolest litterbox concept that is simple.
Description:
If you have ever thought your old litter box could use its very own room, now you can put it in its very own house. The Litter House is a fully enclosed litter box that adds warmth and charm to any room in your home. The Litter House assembles in minutes with no tools required. A unique all around lip reduces litter andmessy spills. The ½ inch walk way collects litter from your cat’s paws. It even includes an odor blocking charcoal filter in the chimney. The Litter House has handles disguised as gable vents making litter scooping simple. Reusing spilt litter has never been easier. Your order even includes three window style options Hearts, Fun, and Modern design stickers. The Litter House has 12 plastic pieces that simply click together. Assembly instructions are provided. The overall house size in inches is 25L x 17W x 25H. Pan Area in inches 16.5W x 17L x 6H. The Litter House a fully enclosed unique and antique litter box you will be proud to own.
April 16th, 2008
I’m soory I got this thing already. It’s Made in China which means it arrived broken right out of the box. Not physically damaged mind you, but the smart chip feature does not work properly and After plumbing it in, now I find myself waiting for replacement parts and I haven’t even had a chance to let my cats use it even once. This smart chip is a lousy idea and if I knew the operation of this unit was so dependent on it, I never would have bought it!
April 20th, 2008
Love the genies, have several of them for my 12 cats … but PLEASE PLEASE someone figure out a way around the “smart chip” ! Hate to just throw away all those big plastic sani solution cartridges!
June 30th, 2008
I’ve got two of these so I have a spare when one goes crazy. I’ve had problems with the sensors that tell the Genie when the water is at the right height - it gets confused and then the horrible beeping begins - and never ends. My cats love the darn box though. I’ve had two of the control units replaced so far and I would absolutely LOVE to get past that solution sensor problem. I have noticed that you can dilute your solution and still have everything work. Unfortunately it is not much dilution 4 parts solution - 1 part water.