Samsung unveils AI pet health screening tool at VivaTech

At the VivaTech 2026 conference in Paris, Samsung unveiled a new artificial intelligence tool designed to help pet owners screen their dogs and cats for common health conditions using a smartphone photo. Developed in partnership with the startup Lifet, the feature aims to provide a proactive, at-home monitoring option integrated directly into Samsung's ecosystem.

The tool will be accessible to users through the SmartThings app combined with a dedicated Pet Care service. Once set up, owners can take or upload a clear photo of their pet. Cloud-based AI algorithms, powered by Lifet's technology, then analyze the image for subtle physical indicators of three specific ailments: dental disease, cataracts, and patellar luxation, a joint condition where the kneecap slips out of place.

Lifet reports that its current AI analysis technology achieves an accuracy rate of up to 97 percent under optimal conditions. The company already offers a similar photo analysis service through its own website. Samsung emphasized that real-world performance may vary based on factors like lighting and image clarity, and stressed that the feature is intended solely as a preliminary screening tool. It is not...