# A Piano That Teaches Cats to Play for Food Rewards

An artist/engineer built a custom piano that dispenses treats when a cat plays its keys, training the cat to perform for supper. The project, covered by The Verge, is a playful example of animal training through interactive technology and reward-based interfaces.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/980552/pet-piano-cat-autofeeder) — 2026-08-20T07:00:00-04:00