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ElliQ

Intuition Robotics (Israel/USA) · 2022

$249 + $59/month
AvailableNot programmableSeniorsSubscriptionProactive AI
Possibly ≤ 1 weekShipping: 3–5 business days.
Remote control: Not possible. Closed service for seniors and caregivers.

Overview

A proactive companion for older adults living alone, with a lamp-like head that turns and glows while it starts conversations, suggests activities, reminds about medication and connects to family through a tablet. Widely used in US state aging-services programs. A service first, a robot second, with no developer access.

At a glance
Type
Companion robot · Desk & social robots
Maker
Intuition Robotics (Israel/USA)
Released
2022
Price
$249 + $59/month
Status
Available
Best for
Ages 18+
Programming
No programmability

Price and shipping

Lease initiation $249 plus monthly subscription (annual plans available). Prices from ElliQ store listings

Shipping: 3–5 business days. Sold directly in the US under a subscription/lease. Some state programs supply it free to eligible seniors. ElliQ ↗

Specifications

CategoryCompanion robots · Desk & social robots
Released2022
CountryUSA, Israel
AvailabilityAvailable
SalesMore than 800 units delivered to older adults in New York since 2022 (estimate) NY State Office for the Aging ↗
ProgrammabilityNo programmability
Built-in autonomyReactive · Responds to its surroundings without a map, such as avoiding obstacles or following a person
LLM supportBuilt-in LLM chat · ElliQ 3 has an LLM built in for open-ended conversation alongside scripted content. Its lamp head only gestures. TechCrunch (CES 2024) ↗
Best forAges 18+ (estimated)
Vision sensorsCamera
ActuatorsUnknown
AudioSpeaker, Microphone
Compute typeProprietary / undisclosed
Remote controlNot programmable
SizeTabletop lamp-like body + separate tablet (not published)
DriveStationary, motorized head that turns and tilts
ComputeNot published (cloud AI)
VisionCamera
LidarNone
SensorsMics, speaker, touchscreen tablet, light-ring face
RuntimeMains powered
SpeedN/A
SDKNone

Common questions

How much does ElliQ cost?

ElliQ is listed at $249 + $59/month. Lease initiation $249 plus monthly subscription (annual plans available). Prices from ElliQ store listings.

Can ElliQ be bought today?

Yes, it is on sale. Typical shipping time is 3–5 business days. Sold directly in the US under a subscription/lease. Some state programs supply it free to eligible seniors.

Who makes ElliQ?

ElliQ is made by Intuition Robotics (Israel/USA). It came out in 2022.

Can ElliQ be programmed?

No programmability.

Does ElliQ have AI chat or LLM support?

Built-in LLM chat. ElliQ 3 has an LLM built in for open-ended conversation alongside scripted content. Its lamp head only gestures.

What age is ElliQ for?

Ages 18+ (estimated).

Ratings & reviews

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Sources

Wikipedia ↗

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