The 2025 ATIA Conference

INDATA at the 2025 ATIA Conference

This year’s ATIA conference is a particularly special one for the INDATA Project team. One of our presentations, “Off the Shelf Accommodations for Aging,” is a recipient of the 2025 Joy Zabala Spirit Award. The conference will take place this week from January 30 through February 1 in Orlando, Florida. We’ll have plenty to report […]

ElliQ

ElliQ: A Robot Roommate

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 […]

Ryan, the social robot from DreamFace Technologies

RYAN, the Robot You Always Need

Believe it or not, the image above is not from a science-fiction film. This is a senior working with DreamFace Technologies’ social robot, Ryan, which is proving to enhance mood, reduce cognitive decline and improve mobility for older adults — among other benefits. Through artificial intelligence, Ryan is able to recognize emotions, engage socially and […]

Hand using button on Komp

Komp Bridges the Communication Gap

Computers, tablets and smartphones make it easier to shop, bank and keep in touch with friends and family. However, studies as recent as 2019 found that 2.8 million people over 75 years old did not use the internet, and only seven percent of that same age group made regular video calls. In the U.S., statistics […]