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Revolutionary Dogosophy Button Lets Dogs Control Devices

11/16/2025

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The Open University in Milton Keynes has developed the Dogosophy Button, enabling dogs to control appliances.
The Button was designed by the Animal-Computer Interaction Laboratory and responds to a dog's nose or paw.
It was initially created for assistance dogs and is now available to the public for £96.
Professor Clara Mancini led the project and says the aim is to give dogs control over their surroundings, including operating devices.

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The Open University in Milton Keynes has developed the Dogosophy Button, enabling dogs to control appliances.
The Button was designed by the Animal-Computer Interaction Laboratory and responds to a dog's nose or paw.
It was initially created for assistance dogs and is now available to the public for £96.
Professor Clara Mancini led the project and says the aim is to give dogs control over their surroundings, including operating devices.