CatsMe! was developed by technology startup Carelogy and researchers from Nihon University, who trained their artificial intelligence (AI) model using 6,000 photos of cats.
The developers say the accuracy rate is over 95 percent, and they expect it to improve as more cat faces are added.
Japanese developers have developed an app that can detect pain from a cat's facial expressions. Photo: taiwanplus.com
Research shows that cats are very good at hiding their pain.
Pain can be difficult for owners to notice because it causes only subtle changes in behavior.
CatsMe! aims to solve this problem and help you get a timely response.
Due to an aging population and declining birth rate, pets are becoming more important in Japanese households.
According to the Japan Pet Food Association, the number of pet dogs and cats in Japan last year reached nearly 16 million, outnumbering the number of children under the age of 15.
Since its launch in 2023, CatsMe! has been used by over 230,000 customers.
Maotai's Change of Heart
Robbers in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing smashed the windows of a Porsche sports car parked in a garage in an upscale residential area and stole 18 bottles of Moutai liquor.
Three terrified members of a robbery gang are detained by police in China. Photo: Chongqing police
However, an online search revealed that the stolen alcohol was worth a huge amount, and the perpetrators, fearing punishment for their petty crime, returned the alcohol to the garage, the paper reported.
Maotai is a type of baijiu produced in Guizhou Province in southwest China and is known for its distinctive salty aroma and high brand value.
Wines of older vintages have collectible and investment value, with a 30-year-old bottle typically worth around 20,000 yuan (US$2,800).
Police said the gang targeted upscale residential areas and searched cars in garages for valuables. A total of seven suspects were arrested.
Voyeurism of wage slaves
A cafe in Japan has set up an observation deck where customers can watch the country's most famous salarymen, or “wage slaves,” on their way to work.
Also known as corporate slaves, these refer to employees who work obediently for their company, do not complain about excessive work, and are exploited like livestock.
The Blue Bottle Coffee store is located on the third floor of Shinagawa Station in southern Tokyo, a popular station for office workers with up to 1 million daily users.
A Japanese cafe has been criticized online for being “disrespectful” to commuters. Photo: QQ.com
Floor-to-ceiling windows allow you to enjoy your coffee while watching the throngs of commuters passing by.
Many foreign tourists claimed on social media that they enjoyed watching people commute to work more than sipping coffee.
However, some people consider this behavior to be rude.
Online observers of X have described this entertainment as “misery tourism” – a form of behaviour in which people derive pleasure from the suffering of others.
The cafe currently has a sign posted that reads: “No photography allowed. Although the view is captivating, please be considerate to other travelers and refrain from taking photos of the commuting scene below.”
