New York State Office for the Aging deploys AI robots as companions for older adults

Healthcare IT News May 25, 2022
Bill Siwicki

The U.S. Surgeon General declared social isolation to be a “global epidemic.” The office hopes these companions can help care for seniors.

Building on its effort to battle social isolation and support aging in place, the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) is delivering voice-operated smart technology to the homes of more than 800 older adults.

NYSOFA is working with local offices for the aging and partners to identify older adults who would most benefit from the technology: ElliQ by Intuition Robotics, which is described by the company as a proactive and empathetic care companion.

ElliQ is designed to foster independence and provide support for older adults through daily check-ins, assistance with wellness goals and physical activities, connection...

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