Summary:
«The bot is designed as a companion for older adults, connecting them to family members and reminding them about health goals. A new 2.0 version is available for anyone to buy.»
«ElliQ consists of a digital display and a light-up “bobble head” that moves and reacts to users’ conversation. Intuition Robotics describes the bot as a way to combat many nations’ “loneliness epidemic,” or the increasing number of older adults living alone. The company says ElliQ can act as a proactive tool to combat loneliness, interacting with users in a variety of ways. The bot can remind people about health goals, like taking daily exercise and medicine; it can conduct video calls with family members and loved ones; and can play simple games or media like audiobooks.»
Article written by JAMES VINCENT
07|12|2022
Source:
The Verge