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An Israeli entrepreneur wants to end loneliness with a talking lamp-like robot
Intuition Robotics, an Israel-based company led by CEO Dor Skuler, has developed an AI-powered device named ElliQ, designed to combat loneliness among the elderly. The device, which resembles a household object, acts as an empathetic digital friend, initiating conversations and helping users feel acknowledged and connected. Clinical studies have shown significant reductions in loneliness among users, with a New York state study reporting a 95% decrease. The company has raised $83 million as of January and has deployed several thousand units in nursing homes. The article highlights the potential of such technology to enhance the dignity and well-being of vulnerable individuals, offering a promising solution to the loneliness epidemic.
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The ElliQ eldercare robot gets a hardware upgrade, generative AI for improved conversations | TechCrunch
Intuition Robotics, based in Tel Aviv, has been advancing its companion robot, ElliQ, since 2016. The robot, designed to assist in eldercare, has gained traction through partnerships with assistive care facilities. Following its market debut last March, Intuition Robotics secured $25 million in investment this summer, led by Toyotas Woven Capital, bringing its total funding to $83 million. The new funds are being used to enhance ElliQs design and capabilities, including the integration of generative AI to improve conversational abilities. The latest version of ElliQ features a smaller footprint, updated hardware, and increased memory, aimed at improving user experience and manufacturing scalability. The company is also exploring creative applications of AI to enhance cognitive and social wellness.
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Israeli AI robot companion helps beat loneliness ‘epidemic’ among elderly
Intuition Robotics scores $25M to scale AI care companion for seniors
Intuition Robotics, a technology company focused on seniors, has raised $25 million in a funding round, including $20 million in venture capital and $5 million in debt. The round was led by Woven Capital, Toyotas growth fund, with participation from OurCrowd, Toyota Ventures, Western Technology Investment, and others. The companys product, ElliQ, is an AI-powered companion for older adults suffering from loneliness. The funds will be used to enhance ElliQs capabilities and meet demand from healthcare organizations and government agencies. In 2022, Intuition partnered with the New York State Office for the Aging to bring ElliQ to more than 800 seniors.
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NY Renews Deal For Israeli-Made Robot Companion For Elderly
Intuition Robotics, an Israeli startup that developed the first-ever care companion robot, has renewed its partnership with the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA). The companys AI companion, ElliQ, has been successful in reducing loneliness and improving well-being among elderly users. The latest version of ElliQ has more advanced features, including taking users to virtual museum exhibits and road trips, painting using generative AI, mindfulness exercises, and recording life memories. The partnership renewal will allow the company to continue its work with NYSOFA and other aging agencies to increase the number of aging adults they can help.
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הפיטורים בהייטק הישראלי לא עוצרים: אלו החברות שמצטרפות
Two Israeli tech companies, Intuition Robotics and Zadara, have announced layoffs due to the global economic situation. Intuition Robotics, which has developed AI for integrating sensor data to understand human situations, is laying off 20 employees, more than 20% of its workforce. The company has raised nearly $60 million in three rounds, with participation from international giants such as Toyota and Samsung. Zadara, which provides cloud storage solutions and serves hundreds of companies worldwide, is laying off 10 out of 80 employees in Israel and 200 worldwide, which is 13% of the employees in Israel and 5% of all employees. All the laid-off employees are in the companys branches in Israel, located in Yokneam and Tel Aviv.
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Israeli robots to be care companions for 800 New York seniors
Israeli startup Intuition Robotics has developed desktop robots, named ElliQ, to become care companions for 800 seniors in New York. The robots initiate conversations, remember previous interactions, and use AI to inform follow-up conversations. They also play games, encourage exercise, remind users to take medicine, and alert clinical teams if they notice anything concerning. The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) has recognized the benefits of ElliQ and is delivering the robots to 800 older people who live alone. NYSOFA will work with local offices for the aging and partners to identify those who will benefit most from having ElliQ in their home.
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מדינת ניו יורק תרכוש מאות רובוטים של Intuition Robotics - Techtime - חדשות אלקטרוניקה והייטק
Israeli start-up Intuition Robotics has signed a deal with the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) to provide 800 units of its social robot, EliiQ, as part of a comprehensive plan to combat social isolation among the elderly and support them in their homes. The robot, which responds to human language and commands via a screen interface, is designed to increase the independence of the elderly, improve their digital skills, offer them physical activities, connect them with family and friends, and contribute to their well-being. The company, which employs 90 people in Ramat Gan, Athens, and San Francisco, has raised $58 million to date.
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Israeli innovation solving the loneliness epidemic
As the Israeli government launches a $30 million initiative to combat loneliness, particularly among the elderly, startups are stepping in with technological solutions. Intuition Robotics has developed ElliQ, an AI digital care companion for older adults, which has raised $58 million from investors including Toyota AI Ventures and OurCrowd. The Digital Pets Company, founded in July 2021, has created AI-driven 3D digital dogs to facilitate social connections in virtual environments. The company has received pre-seed funding from Outlier Ventures and others.
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Intuition Robotics Launches ElliQ, the Award-Winning Care Companion Robot, for Commercial Sale in South Florida
Intuition Robotics has officially launched its digital care companion, ElliQ, for older adults in South Florida. The product, developed over five years of research and testing, is designed to help seniors live healthier, more independent lives at home. It connects users to their families, caregivers, and the outside world, and offers a range of features including physical exercise videos, health content, and transportation support through partnerships with Silver Sneakers, Mayo Clinic, and Uber Health. The company has seen high engagement with ElliQ, with older adults interacting with it an average of 20 times a day.
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Intuition Robotics Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies for 2020
Intuition Robotics, an Israel-based developer of digital companion technologies, has been named to Fast Companys annual list of the Worlds Most Innovative Companies. The companys cognitive AI engine, Q, powers digital companions that anticipate needs and improve lives. One such product is ElliQ, a digital companion for the elderly. Over the past year, ElliQ has spent over 10,000 days in the homes of older adults in the U.S. and Canada. Intuition Robotics is also collaborating with leading automotive customers to create in-car digital companions.
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Intuition Robotics raises $36M for its empathetic digital companion
Intuition Robotics, known for its ElliQ robot, a digital home companion for the elderly, has raised a $36 million Series B round. The round was co-led by SPARX Group and OurCrowd, with participation from Toyota AI Ventures, Sompo Holdings, iRobot, Union Tech Ventures, Happiness Capital, Samsung Next, Capital Point and Bloomberg Beta. The company is working with the Toyota Research Institute to bring its technology to the automaker’s LQ concept. The company has spent the last two years gathering data through ElliQ, spending more than 10,000 days in the homes of early users to gather data. The company plans to use the new funding to build out its assistant’s capabilities.
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Personalizing Elder Care with Intuition Robotics and 'ElliQ' - Samsung US Newsroom
Intuition Robotics, a Samsung NEXT portfolio company, has developed ElliQ, an empathetic robotic companion for elderly people. The robot uses deep learning to provide comfort and security for elderly people who wish to live independently. It has cognitive abilities and can assist with tasks such as scheduling appointments, arranging transportation, and assisting in social media interactions. The company is currently working with more than 125 older adults to understand their needs and teach ElliQ how to interact with its human companions. The company has also launched a beta trial in California and Florida and has started taking pre-orders for ElliQ.
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Intuition Robotics' ElliQ®, The Sidekick for Happier Aging, Now Available for Pre-Order
Intuition Robotics, a provider of digital companion technologies, has announced that its social robot for older adults, ElliQ, is now available for pre-order. The product has been tested with beta users aged 62-97 in the Bay Area for the past 11 months. The robot encourages a connected, active and engaged lifestyle for older adults while making technology accessible and intuitive to use. The first commercial units will be shipped to the Center for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI) led by Baycrest, an academic health sciences center.
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This Robot Will Keep Your Grandparents Company When You're Too Busy
Intuition Robotics Launches Beta Program for Companion Robot
Israel-based Intuition Robotics is launching a beta program for its elderly companion robot, ElliQ, in California and Florida. The company plans to test how the robot integrates into the daily lives of seniors and their families. The beta program will use the first units from the company’s new manufacturing line, with a commercial launch planned for 2018. Intuition Robotics has raised more than $20 million in total equity funding to date, including $6 million from Samsung Next, SPARX Group, and Glory Ventures.
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Intuition Robotics nabs Samsung as investor, launches U.S. beta trial of ElliQ companion robot
Israeli robotics start-up Intuition Robotics has raised $6m in a funding round featuring Samsung Next, Sparx Group and Glory Ventures. The company, which has raised $22m in total, will use the funds to launch a beta programme for its ElliQ robot in California and Florida. The robot, which uses artificial intelligence to adapt to its owners needs, is designed to help elderly people overcome the digital divide and lead an active lifestyle. The company plans to commercially launch ElliQ in 2018.
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Intuition Robotics Named CES 2018 Best of Innovation Winner - Smart Home Category, for its Active Aging Companion, ElliQ
Intuition Robotics has been named a CES 2018 Best of Innovation Winner for ElliQ, its AI-driven social robot for older adults. ElliQ encourages older adults to stay active and engaged, using machine learning to create a personalised experience. The robot learns the users tastes, preferences and habits to make proactive suggestions for consuming digital content or engaging in physical activities. The CES Innovation Awards are sponsored by the Consumer Technology Association, and have been recognising achievements in product design and engineering since 1976.
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Smart-home tech might help older adults live independently longer
Intuition Robotics is testing a small robot companion, called ElliQ, that is specifically designed for seniors. The robot is designed to help seniors continue active, independent and secure lives in their own homes. The robot is still undergoing testing and won’t be available until sometime next year. San Francisco’s Catalia Health is also developing a robot geared toward helping seniors manage ongoing health conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The robot, named Mabu, is designed to better connect seniors with their health care providers so that key changes in their conditions get reported daily instead of waiting three to six months for a visit to the doctor.
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Companion Robots Are Here. Just Don't Fall in Love With Them
Mayfield Robotics is set to release Kuri, a companion robot, in December. Kuri is designed to assist with daily tasks, play music, take video, and interact with humans through a series of cues. The robot can also be remote-controlled to check on different areas of the house. The development of companion robots like Kuri raises questions about the nature of human-robot relationships and the potential for exploitation of these bonds. Another companion robot, ElliQ, developed by Intuition Robotics, is designed to assist the elderly with reminders to exercise or take medication.
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New Tech Could Help Lonely And Isolated Elders
Intuition Robotics, the Israeli company behind the ElliQ robotic companion, is working to combat loneliness and isolation in the elderly. The ElliQ, which is not yet on the market, is a virtual friend that can interact with its user, noting activity around the house and suggesting activities. The robot can also simplify communication between generations by receiving and reading out texts, and allowing the recipient to dictate a response. The company recently opened an office in Silicon Valley and has assembled a team to develop ElliQ. Intuition Robotics recently announced a $14m Series A funding round led by the Toyota Research Institute.
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Can robots solve Grandma's loneliness?
Intuition Robotics, an Israel-based start-up, has raised $14m in funding to develop a social companion robot for the elderly. The robot, ElliQ, is designed to facilitate communication with family and provide reminders, and is part of a growing trend of companies developing robots to assist the elderly in their homes. Other companies mentioned in the article include Blue Frog Robotics, which is developing a companion robot called Buddy, and Hasbro, which makes robotic pets for the elderly.
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Intuition Robotics raises $14 million to build social companion robots for elderly people
Israeli robotics start-up Intuition Robotics has raised $14m in a series A funding round led by Toyota Research Institute. The company, which was founded in 2015, has developed a social companion technology to improve the lives of older adults. Its first product, Elliq, is an AI-driven robotic companion that uses natural communication methods to display emotion and improve over time through machine learning. The latest funding will be used to expedite the development and testing of Elliq.
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Intuition Robotics raises another $14 million, this time from Toyota Research Institute
Intuition Robotics, the creator of the ElliQ robotic elder care assistant, has raised $14 million in funding from the Toyota Research Institute (TRI). The company recently opened an office in San Francisco and is in the initial testing phase of the companion robot with users in the Bay Area. The new funding follows $6 million that Intuition Robotics raised from investors including Roomba maker iRobot, Terra Venture Partners, Bloomberg Beta and Maniv Mobility. The company also raised money through crowdfunding platform OurCrowd.
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Intuition Robotics raised $6 million for its ElliQ elder care assistant robot
Intuition Robotics, the creator of elder care assistant ElliQ, has raised $6 million in funding from iRobot and equity crowdfunding platform OurCrowd. The company plans to use the funding to open an office in the Bay Area and begin testing ElliQ with senior citizens in San Francisco. ElliQ is an autonomous active aging companion designed to help older adults age in place, keeping them engaged, active, and connected to the outside world. The device can assist families in keeping in contact with their older relatives and also acts as a companion to suggest activities and remind elderly users to take their medicine.
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