Following years of development, the new smart system combines proprietary hardware, AI, and satellite backup technology to solve the ‘silent suffering’ problem in canine health.
PawPulse today announced the public unveiling of its comprehensive smart dog collar and health monitoring system, designed to detect preventable canine health emergencies before they become life-threatening. The company has officially opened its Priority Access Program for early adopters as the device enters final field validation ahead of a planned Kickstarter launch in Q1 2026.
Current pet wearables suffer from two major flaws: they ignore internal health, and they rely exclusively on cellular networks—leaving pets vulnerable in dead zones. PawPulse represents a fundamental shift. The device adapts the same biometric technology used in veterinary clinics into a compact consumer smart collar and combines it with Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) satellite backup. This creates what the company calls the first true “health and safety ecosystem” that works even where cell service fails.
“Every year, millions of dogs suffer from conditions that could have been caught earlier,” said Nate Lutz, Founder and CEO of PawPulse. “Dogs are hardwired to hide pain and illness as a survival instinct. By the time most pet parents notice a behavioral change, the condition has often progressed significantly. We built PawPulse to change that equation.”
The Problem: Silent Suffering
According to veterinary research, dogs instinctively mask symptoms of pain, a behavior inherited from wild ancestors where showing weakness meant vulnerability. This creates a dangerous gap between the onset of health issues and their detection.
“The pet wearable industry has been solving the wrong problem,” Lutz explained. “Knowing where your dog is matters, but knowing how your dog is doing internally matters more. We set out to bridge the gap between professional diagnostics and daily home care.”
A Patent-Backed Approach
Distinguishing PawPulse from typical crowdfunded hardware is its foundation in intellectual property. The company has filed multiple patent applications covering key innovations in low-power biometric sensing, adaptive AI health algorithms, and non-invasive sensor accuracy.
“We are not announcing concepts; we are announcing protected innovations that have been in development for years,” said Lutz. “Our patent portfolio addresses the core technical challenges that have previously prevented professional-level monitoring in consumer wearables.”
Additionally, the company is pioneering the use of NTN Satellite Connectivity in the pet space. Unlike competitors that go dark in remote areas, PawPulse is engineered to switch to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite tracking when cellular coverage is unavailable. This ensures pet owners can locate their dogs on hiking trails, in national parks, and in rural areas where standard GPS dog trackers fail.
The company announces that its patent-backed prototype units are entering final field validation, with commercial production scheduled to follow the successful completion of these trials.
The PawPulse Ecosystem
The system consists of three integrated components:
- The Smart Collar: A purpose-built wearable featuring proprietary sensor technology for continuous health monitoring and satellite-enabled tracking, engineered for extended battery life and all-weather durability.
- The PawPulse App: An AI-driven mobile interface that learns each dog’s unique baseline patterns, enabling personalized monitoring that accounts for breed, age, and individual variations.
- The Veterinary Portal: A free, professional-grade interface allowing veterinarians to view longitudinal health data, enabling more informed consultations without adding administrative burden
Priority Access Program Now Open
PawPulse is now accepting registrations for its Priority Access Program at PawPulse.ai. Program members will receive exclusive early-bird pricing, first access to limited Kickstarter reward tiers, and behind-the-scenes development updates.
“We are finalizing the hardware to ensure it meets our strict performance standards before opening it to the public,” said Lutz. “The Priority Access Program is for those who want to be first in line when we launch.”
About PawPulse
PawPulse is a pet technology company focused on developing advanced health monitoring solutions for companion animals. Founded by Nate Lutz, the company combines veterinary insights with advanced embedded systems engineering to create products that help pet parents detect health issues earlier. The company’s flagship product represents the first comprehensive health ecosystem designed specifically for dogs..
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