MeowPlayLive

MeowPlayLive is an interactive live streaming system designed to foster real-time, bidirectional engagement between viewers and cats through voice message-based interactions. In this system, viewer voice messages are translated into moving digital objects on a tablet interface, which the cat can perceive and physically manipulate. When a cat chooses to tap an object, the corresponding voice message is played audibly to the animal and broadcast back to the viewers, creating a reciprocal communication loop. Empirical results from real-life deployments demonstrate that this animal-driven interaction significantly enhances viewer participation, immersion, and emotional attachment while fostering a sense of togetherness among all stakeholders. Furthermore, the system positively transforms the streamer’s role into a facilitator of human-animal bonding and inspires more attentive pet care practices. By prioritizing animal agency and sensory capabilities, MeowPlayLive provides a novel framework for digitally mediated remote human-animal interaction that balances entertainment with animal welfare.