CES always has a tendency to bring out some of the coolest tech devices, and CES 2026 has not disappointed in this regard with the reveal of the Pet Feeder Match G1 from Cheerble. This device is an automatic pet feeder/food bowl that, while not necessarily traversing any new ground in terms of product categories, adds several new features that we haven’t seen in any current products. Designed for cats, the Pet Feeder Match G1 is intended for multi-cat homes and makes feeding your cats a breeze, because you can be more hands-off without having to sacrifice the peace of mind that your cats are actually eating right. Or eating at all. The secret is the Pet Feeder Match G1’s capability to ensure each cat gets their designated food, and it’s why we’ve decided to give the Pet Feeder Match G1 the Best of CES 2026 Award .
The Pet Feeder Match G1 uses AI-powered facial recognition to match cats to food
This is one part of why this pet feeder is so cool. You’re probably thinking, “facial recognition… for cats?” And to that we say, yes. Because the way it works with the Pet Feeder Match G1 is that it recognizes your cats and opens the food dome so your cat can access its food. However, it will only open the food dome for the correct cat. This should stop greedy cats who try to eat the food that belongs to other cats in the home. It’s also a very nifty way to ensure that multi-cat homes with more than one cat on a specialized diet are only eating what they’re supposed to. It’s honestly quite ingenious and is going to make the lives of cat owners a whole lot easier.
Designed with cats in mind
Another really neat thing about this pet feeder is the attention to detail with the design. The inside of the food dome is curved in such a way as to reduce whisker fatigue to help keep your cat more comfortable while they eat. Cheerble really went out of its way to think about your cats and how to ensure they are living their best life. And you get peace of mind because you know your cats are eating the right food. Plus, there’s only enough room for one cat to access the food dome from the front. That means you won’t have to worry about other cats or dogs being able to get to food from the sides of the bowl. In short, this is simply a very well-thought-out product for cat owners. Which is why we felt that it deserved the Best of CES 2026 Award.
