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Over the years, my cats have tested a number of smart robotic litter boxes. They’ve been a tremendous help in saving me from having to scoop litter at the end of the night, but the Petlibro Luma is one of the most advanced models around for a number of reasons.After having my two cats test this open-top litter box for several months, I can tell you it does far more than clean up after them each time. It uses an integrated camera and leans on AI to not only identify each cat, but to also flag subtle changes in their daily habits.It’s honestly one of the best robotic litter boxes they’ve tested — and for a limited time, it’s $100 off on Amazon.Open-air design makes it invitingFor the past six months, my cats were accustomed to Whisker’s Litter-Robot 5 tucked in the corner of our living room. But after I swapped it for the Petlibro Luma and placed the Litter-Robot 5 nearby three months ago, I quickly noticed that my cats were choosing the Luma far more often.I think the primary reason is its spacious, open-air design, which feels much more inviting than the capsule-like drum of the Litter-Robot 5. Thoughtful touches like a removable step and a generously deep basin also make it effortless for them to hop in and out.From a maintenance standpoint, it’s significantly easier to detach the litter box container from the base for regular cleaning — a welcome change compared to scrubbing out the fully enclosed globe of the Litter-Robot 5.Built-in camera and tracking habits
