Advertised by owner Intuition Robotics as ‘the sidekick to happier, healthier ageing’, this elder care companion robot uses machine learning and computer vision to interact with seniors in a personalised way, recognising individuals.
It responds to voice command and body movement and communicates using its screen alongside the cute, emotive robot to deliver games, music, trivia, books, conversation and virtual tours. It also monitors the environment, reminds users to take medication and makes it easy to video call friends and family.
ElliQ was given to 800 lonely seniors in 2022 in a partnership with the New York State Office for the Aging. A recent report said that 95% of elder users of the robot reported that it made them feel less lonely. The initial cost is $250 plus a $40 monthly subscription.
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