Topic: Social

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Robots and ChatGPT Can Help Tackle Loneliness, Observes Investor

September 6, 2023 · Robots and ChatGPT are getting a lot of hype, but they could actually improve the lives of older adults, notes ff Venture Capital's Oliver Mitchell.

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Care Robot Acceptance Tied to Ethical Perceptions, Report University Researchers

September 2, 2023 · Care robot demand may be rising because of aging populations and a shortage of human healthcare workers, but privacy and feedback are key concerns.

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Intuition Robotics Gets $25M in New Funding After Commercial Launch of ElliQ Social Companion

August 29, 2023 · Intuition Robotics plans to use its latest funding to support growth, further develop ElliQ's capabilities with AI, and help meet the demand to alleviate loneliness.

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ElliQ Companion Robot Reduces Loneliness by 95%, Finds New York State Pilot Project

August 1, 2023 · ElliQ, Intuition Robotics' system designed to provide social engagement for older adults, has effectively combated isolation in a trial with the New York State Office of the Aging.

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AAABC Offers ElliQ AI Care Companion to Older Adults in Broward County, Fla.

June 5, 2023 · AAABC, or the Area Agency on Aging of Broward County, is accepting applications for complimentary ElliQ, Intuition Robotics' system to promote independence, connection, and engagement.

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2023 Could Be the Year of Social Robots Like the Tombot Robot Dog

January 4, 2023 · Tombot has developed robot companions with The Jim Henson Co. to help people with conditions such as Alzheimer's and autism, and its founder describes its approach.

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Digital Dream Labs to Ship Upgraded Vector 2.0 Social Robot

December 29, 2022 · Digital Dream Labs not only took over the intellectual property of Anki, but it said it has also improved the Vector robot to be smarter and easier to maintain.

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Intuition Robotics Launches ElliQ 2.0 Hardware, Software, and App for Families and Caregivers

December 7, 2022 · Intuition Robotics has redesigned the hardware for its ElliQ digital companion, updated the interactive software and content, and launched a companion app in response to user demand.

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Intuition Robotics and Bold Partner to Bring Balance and Fitness to ElliQ Users

July 20, 2022 · Intuition Robotics, whose ElliQ is designed to alleviate loneliness and social isolation, will include Bold's virtual exercise programs to help older adults age in place.

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MARCo Technologies CEO Jacob Boyle Aims to Make a Difference With Mental Health Service Robot

June 11, 2022 · It can be challenging for those seeking mental health treatment to get help. The MARCo robot was designed to give people support as soon as they need it 24/7.

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ElliQ Companion Robot From Intuition Robotics Is Part of New York State Office for the Aging Initiative

May 25, 2022 · ElliQ, a robot that Intuition Robotics designed to combat social isolation, will be available to more than 800 older adults as part a New York State program.

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Cogniteam to Lead Israel Innovation Authority’s $20M Consortium for Human-Robot Interaction

April 13, 2022 · Cogniteam, whose Nimbus platform is designed to work with ROS and help developers accelerate time to market, will lead an effort to advance robots' social capabilities.

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Furhat Robotics Acquires Misty Robotics to Advance Human-Machine Interfaces

January 17, 2022 · Furhat said its acquisition of Sphero spinoff Misty will help it expand in the U.S. market and further develop social robots for consumer and business use.

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