Visitors walk past a booth at the TOPS 2026 in Shanghai on May 8, 2026. Photo: VCG

　　As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to penetrate consumer scenarios, the pet industry is undergoing a new round of intelligent upgrading. At the TOPS 2026 - short for The ONE Pet Show - held in Shanghai, intelligent pet care products emerged as a major highlight. A host of high-tech pet items made their debut, seamlessly integrating smart technology into daily pet parenting.

　　From smart feeding and health monitoring to emotional interaction, AI is reshaping and elevating the human-pet relationship, while also activating the huge consumption potential of the pet economy, a Chinese expert said.

　　Covering 100,000 square meters, the exhibition gathered more than 300 new products and more than 8,000 pet brands, becoming a window to showcase the latest achievements of the intelligent pet industry. A number of innovative AI pet products were unveiled, bringing new experiences to pet owners.

　　Petkit, a pet product company, launched its innovative smart water fountain ULTRA visual edition. With core functions such as separate clean and waste water, flowing spring water, 100 C boiling water cleaning, automatic flushing, washing and refilling, the product provides full-link protection for pets. At the same time equipped with a 140-degree ultra-wide-angle AI camera and multi-pet recognition technology, it monitors each pet"s 24-hour drinking situation, establishes a unique data file for each pet, and allows real-time tracking of drinking data, making pet drinking healthier and more convenient, the Jiefang Daily reported.