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According to knowledge from New York State, Intuition Robotics’ ElliQ has resulted in a 95% discount in loneliness amongst customers. | Source: Intuition Robotics
Intuition Robotics Ltd. has unveiled the newest version of its AI companion for older adults, ElliQ 3. The Palo Alto, Calif.-based firm stated that the social robotic has been confirmed to learn seniors’ well being, social connectedness, and independence.
The newest model of ElliQ is built-in with generative AI to convey the expertise into seniors’ on a regular basis lives, stated Intuition Robotics. The firm added that its $25 million in funding from August 2023 enabled its software program and {hardware} updates.
Intuition Robotics stated ElliQ’s new capabilities will assist develop the provision and accessibility of the robotic. They are supposed to assist the robotic additional improve the independence and wellness of older adults and reduce emotions of loneliness.
“It’s astounding to see that the first people to live with and build long-term relationships with an AI are individuals in their 80s and 90s,” stated Dor Skuler, co-founder and CEO of Intuition Robotics, in a launch.
“Through this relationship, ElliQ is proving to be highly effective in reducing older adults’ sense of loneliness, improving health and independence, and increasing social connectedness,” he added. “The launch of ElliQ 3.0 allows us to reach more older adults and expand partnerships with government services for the aging and the healthcare ecosystem while offering valuable insights and context.”
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Hardware upgrades put together ElliQ 3 for scale
Intuition Robotics stated it geared a lot of ElliQ 3’s {hardware} upgrades towards scaling shortly. The firm plans to extend its manufacturing processes to fulfill the rising demand for its robotic. Intuition Robotics collaborated on ElliQ 3’s up to date design with Yves Behar’s design studio, Fuseproject.
The latest model of ElliQ is 1.3 lb. (0.58 kg) lighter than older variations and has a 36% smaller footprint. A lighter robotic signifies that older adults may have a better time dealing with it.
ElliQ 3 comes a few 12 months after ElliQ 2.0. Some of ElliQ 3’s different {hardware} upgrades embody:
- An upgraded system structure that leverages an octa-core system on chip (SoC) and a built-in, dual-core AI processing unit (APU), each powered by MediaTek
- 33% extra RAM
- Twice the quantity of computing energy and reminiscence
- A totally built-in display screen, which might enhance buyer expertise and system resilience
“By bringing our products and cutting-edge AI technology to ElliQ, we’re helping people in their 70s, 80s, and 90s experience the benefits of the latest innovations in computing,” said Adam King, vp and basic supervisor of the Client Computing Business at MediaTek. “Our advanced processing and connectivity makes it easier for those using ElliQ to experience a more in-depth level of companionship.”
ElliQ 3 consists of an built-in display screen, making it extra sturdy and simpler to make use of. | Source: Intuition Robotics
ElliQ 3 brings generative AI to getting older populations
ElliQ 3’s {hardware} enhancements pave the best way for its software program upgrades, which focus on integrating generative AI capabilities. Large language fashions (LLMs) drive these new capabilities, which Intuition Robotics claimed can prolong and enrich ElliQ’s conversations with older adults.
Generative AI gives context for a lot of conversations, permitting ElliQ 3 customers to debate a lot of subjects extra naturally, stated Intuition. It has additionally built-in LLM expertise with its Relationship Orchestration Engine.
The Relationship Orchestration Engine makes real-time choices relating to actions, scripted conversations, and, now, generative AI conversations. With LLM expertise built-in, ElliQ can now fuse each content material and reminiscence, in line with Intuition Robotics.
ElliQ 3 understands, classifies, and remembers data from scripted and open-ended conversations, defined the corporate. It additionally takes in non-spoken actions and selections by different modalities. This permits the robotic to consult with this data in future conversations.
Any related data ElliQ gathers is maintained in a person profile, so the robotic can observe up on new conversations, solutions, and actions. ElliQ can use these capabilities to strengthen its relationship with the person or to advertise social connectedness, Intuition Robotics stated.
Generative AI additionally helps ElliQ 3 to do extra actions with its customers, stated the corporate. The robotic can paint or write poems with a person, which might contributes to the person’s cognitive wellness and creativity, it stated. ElliQ 3 additionally options synchronized occasions, beginning with Bingo, through which prospects can take part in actual time with others.
“Today’s older adults are harnessing the power of AI to transform their lives and embrace new technologies that bring companionship, knowledge, and connection into their daily routines,” stated Rick Robinson, vp and basic supervisor of AgeTech Collaborative from AARP. “As we continue to combat the epidemic of loneliness among seniors, solutions like ElliQ play a vital role, offering not just innovation, but also a lifeline to a brighter, more connected future where our aging population can enjoy the full spectrum of opportunities that the Digital Age has to offer.”
To guarantee security, Intuition Robotics stated it has developed and deployed “guardrail” mechanisms that routinely monitor and mediate conversations in actual time. This helps the robotic to higher management the movement of dialog, resolve when a context swap is acceptable, and keep away from AI “hallucinations” or inappropriate responses.
Maintaining the issues customers already love about ElliQ
While ElliQ 3 comes with a bunch of latest capabilities, Intuition Robotics stated the most recent model nonetheless maintains ElliQ’s persona. Through a mixture of coaching, prompting, and scripting by ElliQ’s Character Design Team, the robotic maintains its attribute “empathy, curiosity, and humor,” it stated.
Intuition Robotics asserted that this pre-built persona permits customers “to benefit from the infinite possibilities of AI,” whereas the corporate can nonetheless create a protected area for a weak inhabitants.
The firm says that ElliQ is on the market to lots of of 1000’s of older adults as a totally backed service. It’s out there by authorities businesses, non-profit organizations, Medicaid Managed Care Organization suppliers, and healthcare payers.
Some of its companions embody the New York State Office for the Aging, Inclusa (a Humana firm), and the Area Agency on Aging of Broward County. It additionally consists of new companions such because the Olympic Area Agency on Aging, Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels, and extra.