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Whisker opens Canadian pre-orders for Litter-Robot 5 at $1,199 CAD
Whisker began Canadian pre-orders for the Litter-Robot 5 on June 1, 2026, priced at $1,199 CAD, with shipping scheduled from June 22.
Full assessment2 claims · 3 technical notes · 2 sources
Where it standsAutonomy LadderIIIIIIIVVLevel IIIConditional AutonomyHuman ReadinessReady NowNew to MarketWaitKnown IssuesRobovations Score04055708570StrongWhat happenedIt is the line's first international expansion and changes availability, not the machine.
WatchingFor service coverage and app support details for Canadian owners.
Bottom lineA regional rollout that extends availability without changing the machine.
ImpactOn autonomy
- No change to WasteID sensing or the automatic cleaning cycle in the Canadian model.
- The same redesigned insights dashboard reaches Canadian owners through the Whisker app.
On readiness
- Canadian pre-orders opened June 1, 2026 with shipping set to begin June 22.
- This is the first international market for the Litter-Robot 5 beyond the U.S.
- Canadian price is listed at $1,199 CAD.
Claim check2 maker claims checked against the record. Open one to read the finding.
Canada marks the first international expansion of the newest generation
Documented findingThe maker's release states this directly; it concerns market availability, with no hardware change reported.Advanced performance and convenience from new features
Documented findingThe release repeats WasteID and the insights dashboard already announced in the U.S. in October 2025.Evidence2 sources · all linked
- 1Business Wire1 Jun 2026
- 2Litter-Robot Blog1 Jun 2026
Technical notes3 sectionsRegional Launch
Whisker announced on June 1, 2026 that the Litter-Robot 5, the Litter-Robot EVO and the LitterHopper 5 were launching in Canada. Pre-orders began June 1 and shipping was set to begin June 22, per launch coverage.
Pricing
The maker’s Canadian announcement lists the Litter-Robot 5 at $1,199 CAD.
Features Restated
The announcement describes WasteID technology and a redesigned insights dashboard for monitoring a cat’s litter box habits. No new firmware or hardware revision is named.
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Whisker unveils Litter-Robot 5 with WasteID waste sensing, priced at $799
Whisker introduced the Litter-Robot 5 on October 21, 2025, with WasteID waste sensing and a redesigned waste distribution system for odor control.
Full assessment3 claims · 3 technical notes · 2 sources
Where it standsAutonomy LadderIIIIIIIVVLevel IIIConditional AutonomyHuman ReadinessReady NowNew to MarketWaitKnown IssuesRobovations Score04055708570StrongWhat happenedPre-orders opened at $799 with shipments starting November 3, 2025. Independent testing of how reliably WasteID separates feces from urine in multi-cat homes is the open item to watch.
Bottom lineThe launch claims describe design features; field performance was not yet documented at announcement.
ImpactOn autonomy
- WasteID technology now distinguishes feces from urine to feed per-visit behavior tracking.
- A new waste distribution system changes how waste settles in the drawer for odor control.
- The cleaning cycle remains automatic, with the Whisker app carrying activity insights.
On readiness
- Pre-orders opened October 2025 on the maker's two web stores at $799.
- Shipments to first buyers were scheduled to begin November 3, 2025.
- The Litter-Robot 5 Pro, with built-in cameras, launched alongside it as a separate model.
Claim check3 maker claims checked against the record. Open one to read the finding.
WasteID distinguishes feces from urine for smarter behavior tracking
Documented findingLaunch coverage repeats the maker's description; no independent measurement of its accuracy was available at announcement.New waste distribution system for enhanced odor control
Documented findingThe change is a stated design feature; odor results were not yet reported by independent sources at launch.Designed for multi-cat households
Documented findingThe maker's positioning; multi-cat accuracy of cat-by-cat tracking on this base model was not independently reported at launch.Evidence2 sources · all linked
1221 Oct 202522 Oct 2025filed 21 Oct 2025- 1Global Pet Industry21 Oct 2025
- 2DBusiness22 Oct 2025
Technical notes3 sections
Launch Lineup
Whisker presented the Litter-Robot 5 on October 21, 2025 as part of a lineup that also included the Litter-Robot 5 Pro and the Litter-Robot EVO. The Pro carries cameras; the Litter-Robot 5 covered here does not rely on the Pro camera system.
Sensing and Waste Handling
The maker describes WasteID as technology that distinguishes feces from urine for behavior tracking and optimized cleaning. A new waste distribution system is described as improving odor control. Activity tracking and personalized insights are delivered through the Whisker app.
Availability
Launch coverage reports pre-orders at the maker’s web stores for $799, with shipments starting November 3, 2025 and select international markets following in 2026.