Towards Smart Kennels for Supporting Canine Welfare: an Early Exploration of Requirements

We present the findings of an early requirements elicitation study for a smart kennel supporting canine welfare. We discuss unique challenges posed by the kennel environment in terms of design outcomes and research processes.

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