New AI Robot ElliQ Designed to Provide Companionship and Curb Loneliness for Seniors

ElliQ is a senior assistive social robot designed by Intuition Robotics to provide companionship and curb loneliness in older adults.

Loneliness in seniors is a public health concern that can lead to detrimental physical and mental health effects. ElliQ aims to help fill the gaps when loved ones are unavailable.

ElliQ can have conversations, play games, remind users to take medication, contact family members, and more. She also provides exercises to keep users active.

ElliQ utilizes generative AI like ChatGPT and DALL-E to have more natural conversations and create art. Measures are taken to protect user privacy.

Early pilot programs found ElliQ reduced loneliness and improved well-being in users. More research is still needed, but she is making a difference for some seniors.