Tractive
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Industry | Software Technology, Hardware |
Founded | 2012 |
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Headquarters | Pasching, Austria |
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Number of employees | 70 (2018) |
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Tractive is an Austrian company that develops real-time location trackers for pets and other animals using GPS and GSM technology.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
Overview
Developed by Michael Hurnaus, their real-time location tracking device, Tractive GPS can be used via a Smartphone application or web interface. It tracks the device's positions using GPS and transfers the data using GSM technology.[8][9] It has a clip mechanism that can be attached to a collar and weighs approximately 1.4 ounces.[1][9] The device can be used for animals who are 9 pounds or heavier and can be used for multiple pets. The tracker is waterproof and has an optional replacement plan.[10][11][12][1][5] It has a geofencing feature that allows for the creation of virtual fences and sends notifications when the pet enters or exits them.[9][4]
It can be used in over 80 countries, and has a battery life of 2 to 5 days, depending on network and usage.[7]
Capitalization
It raised $500k in 2012 and €2m from former race car driver Harold Primat in 2016.[1][13]
Awards
References
- 1 2 3 4 "This smart collar can track your pets". The Verge. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
- ↑ "5 Helpful Gadgets For Keeping Track of Your Pets". TechCo. 2017-01-30. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
- ↑ "Take 5: Pet tech helps owners track weight, location". KING. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
- 1 2 "Tractive Helps You Keep Track of Your Furry Friends". Laptopmag. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
- 1 2 "Tractive GPS 3G Pet Tracker". PCMag India. 2017-08-15. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
- ↑ "Tractive GPS Pet Tracking - verenahaunschmid". verenahaunschmid. 2015-02-28. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
- 1 2 3 "Best Dog GPS Tracker - Buyers Guide 2017 - Pet Wearables Authority". Pet Wearables Authority. 2017-05-09. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
- 1 2 "Localization business case - Tractive: "LingoHub liberates our team" - LingoHub - Translation Service Hub". lingohub.com. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
- 1 2 3 "Tractive Review | Top Ten Reviews". TopTenReviews. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
- ↑ "Best Pet Tracking Devices 2018 - GPS Trackers for Dogs, Cats". TopTenReviews. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
- ↑ "Tractive gps Pet Tracker is Waterproof - Review". Wearables and Tracking Devices. 2014-12-19. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
- ↑ "Pets Happy Hour is under construction". petshappyhour.com. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
- ↑ "Tractive". angel.co. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ↑ "Tractive Motion ist die Innovation des Jahres". Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ↑ "Edison-Preis für Tractive-Tierortungssystem". Tips Online (in German). Retrieved 2018-06-09.