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Possible Sensors

display status:
blue LED
=> own pet is currently on this device
RGB LED (neopixel)
=> visualizes pets emotions (also works while pet is away)
keep track of time:
RTC
=> day/night cycle
=> time-based events
=> create a log of previous actions and their time
measure environment:
temperature sensor
=> pet has to be warmed up/cooled down
(humidity sensor)
=> pet is unable to be walked outside when humidity is too high
(light sensor)
=> more active during bright environments
(proximity sensor)
=> pet detects owner
=> pet wakes up from sleep
=> pet gets happy if already awake
=> pet can be petted
track orientation:
| gyro
| accelerometer
| (magnetometer)
=> wake the pet up
=> move pet when device is tilted
=> pet moves when device is in motion
=> optional: pedometer