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Whisker launches Litter-Robot 5 Pro at $899 with AI cameras for multi-cat homes
Whisker put the Litter-Robot 5 Pro on sale in the U.S. on October 21, 2025, at $899, with shipping expected by November 30.
Full assessment
AutonomyL3 unchangedReadinessReadiness unchangedScoreScores unchangedIt adds two AI cameras: one recognizes individual cats by face and one watches the litter bed.
WatchingWhether its per-cat tracking holds up in owner reports and how much depends on the paid subscription.
Impact on autonomy
- Exterior camera uses facial recognition to identify individual cats
- Interior camera monitors the litter bed for per-cat tracking
- The Verge reports support for households with up to five cats
Impact on readiness
- On sale in the U.S. from October 21, 2025, at $899
- USA Today reported orders open with shipping expected by November 30
- Deeper insights require the paid Whisker+ subscription
Claim check3 claims reviewed
AI insights help spot health issues earlyThe Verge reports the detailed trend analysis sits behind the Whisker+ subscription at $7.99 a month, on top of the $899 hardware priceAvailable for sale at launchUSA Today reported the models were open to order with shipping expected by November 30, so delivery trailed the sale dateRecognizes each catThe documented mechanism is an exterior camera with facial recognition; neither launch source reports accuracy figures for telling similar-looking cats apartBottom lineA dated U.S. release of a camera-equipped litter robot whose headline health features partly depend on a subscription.
Technical notes3 sections
- Release
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The Verge reported on October 21, 2025 that Whisker launched three new Litter-Robots, with the Litter-Robot 5 Pro at $899 alongside the camera-less Litter-Robot 5 at $799 and the Litter-Robot EVO at $599. USA Today reported on October 22 that all three were available to order, with shipping expected by November 30.
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Per The Verge, the 5 Pro has two night vision-equipped AI cameras, one that scans a cat’s face and one that watches its waste, and can handle up to five cats. USA Today describes an exterior-facing camera with facial recognition and an interior-facing camera that monitors the litter bed, feeding individualized tracking and health insights in the Whisker app.
- Subscription
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The Verge reports that detailed analysis of bathroom behavior trends requires the Whisker+ subscription, priced at $7.99 a month, and that video footage viewing and saving is also tied to the subscription.