Technology has enhanced our lives by leaps and bounds, and Innovation For All (IFA) 2026 in Berlin showcased several innovations around technology for pets that can keep them safe, let them get their own grooming experience or get you a translation so you get an idea of what they are plotting.We also saw complete pet replacements, so you can consider a cute pet robo panda or dog for your home. Here are some of our top picks:Automatic litter boxesWe all know how cleaning the litter boxes go, and there has been a lot of innovation around that so far. However, the show floor was packed with next generation, self-cleaning litter units such as the PetSuper LitterGo and CATLINK Pro-X. The latter is capable of making health checks on your cat’s bathroom frequency, duration and weight, with alerts sent to your smartphone. Nekasa also showcased many of their self-cleaning, litter box tech options, including a large, see-through cocoon that lets you watch kitty do their business, if you are into that. Petgugu also turned heads with its self-flushing smart cat toilet, which hooks up to your plumbing.Drying stationsIt is typically tricky trying to get your pet dry off after their bath and blow-drying stress is a real thing for animals. Smart dryer boxes are now here, such as the PetSuper DryGo equipped with temperature-regulated warm airflows, gentle climate sensors, and ultra-quiet fans. These stations let pets dry off comfortably without the terrifying roar of a handheld hair dryer.Leash smartphones and activity trackersThe biggest surprise was the first AI smartphone for pets, which is a smart collar from Petpogo called PetPhone which packs in a tiny speaker that lets you talk to your four-legged companion. Another innovation from SATELLAI was an AI-Powered GPS dog collar that detects set geo-fences, and when your pet moves out of that grid, it hears your recorded voice telling it to come back. It also comes with a variant that tracks health and activity such as sleep, movement and more, and sends the information to your smartphone.