AI companion robots for older people: New York state expands ElliQ programme, Houston tests pairings
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) has extended its partnership with Intuition Robotics so that ElliQ reaches more older people. At the University of Houston, AI companion robots are being paired with older adults at a community centre.
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- NYSOFA expands partnership with Intuition Robotics to bring ElliQ to more seniors - The Robot Reporttherobotreport.com · Oct 13, 2026
- The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) has extended its partnership with Intuition Robotics, securing a new three-year, $2.1 million agreement to continue providing the ElliQ AI companion to older New Yorkers. This partnership aims to address loneliness and social isolation among the elderly. | M4SNewsm4snews.com · Oct 14, 2026
- NYSOFA and Intuition Robotics Extend Partnership for ElliQ AI Companion for Seniors — Autonomous Systems Reviewautonomoussystemsreview.com · Oct 14, 2026
- University of Houston pairing AI companion robots for older adultskhou.com · Oct 13, 2026
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