Most of us are accustomed to calling on virtual assistants like Alexa and Siri when we need help. Now imagine an AI assistant that starts conversations in anticipation of your needs.
ElliQ is “the very first proactive, empathetic robotic companion.” Although she was designed with seniors in mind, she is also beneficial for people with disabilities who live alone or anyone facing social isolation.
Like a roommate or friend, ElliQ sparks up interaction by suggesting games, reminding users of their health and wellness goals, or simply throwing out a fun fact.
ElliQ’s features are divided into four categories:
Entertainment & Companionship
ElliQ is equipped to make small talk, tell jokes, play music, and toss out trivia tidbits — to name a few functions.
ElliQ is built to remember what you share with her, thus making your conversations even more personal as your relationship with her grows.
Connection & Communication
Users can make video calls and send text, photo and voice messages either from ElliQ’s removable tablet or via voice command.
Like a personal assistant, ElliQ will alert users to new messages and prompt them to reply.
Health & Wellness
ElliQ regularly checks up on users’ mental and physical health. If needed, it will ask for consent to notify their loved ones, caregivers or primary care professionals of serious issues.
Assistance with Daily Living
From medication reminders and exercise classes to transportation facilitation, ElliQ offers a bevy of resources to make life easier.
For more information, please visit elliq.com.