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ElliQ

A tabletop AI companion for older adults that starts conversations, suggests activities, remembers what it is told and helps them keep in touch with family and care teams.

by Intuition Robotics · last checked Oct 18, 2026

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What has been shown

Provided to older adults through New York State's aging network since 2022, and sold by subscription in the US.

Evidence support Customer-confirmed

Ongoing operation The New York State Office for the Aging's ElliQ Proactive Care Companion Initiative provides about 900 ElliQ units to older adults through participating county offices for the aging. In October 2026 the New York State Office for the Aging signed a new three-year, $2.1 million agreement; more than 3,500 older adults applied in 2025 and hundreds have received ElliQ since 2022. New York State Office for the Aging, The Robot Report

As of Oct 18, 2026 · New York State Office for the Aging (named customer), The Robot Report (independent reporting)

Can you get it?

Available now

The US store has a working checkout for three membership plans. The same page still shows stale template text ("Pre-order now", "Expected shipping: End of 2019"); no independent report of 2026 consumer deliveries was found.

United States · As of Oct 18, 2026 · Intuition Robotics (company source)

Is it still alive?

Active
    As of Oct 18, 2026 · Intuition Robotics (company source), The Robot Report (independent reporting)

    Leased by subscription in the US from elliq.com: a $249 one-time fee plus $39 a month (24-month plan), $49 a month (annual) or $59 a month (monthly). Also provided free through some state aging programs, such as New York's.

    What the evidence says

    1. Customer-confirmed

      New York's program page says ElliQ initiates conversation, suggests activities, remembers what users tell it, offers daily check-ins and help with wellness goals, and lets users contact family or trusted contacts they choose.

      Observed Oct 18, 2026 · New York State Office for the Aging (named customer)
    2. Customer-confirmed

      The New York State Office for the Aging signed a new three-year, $2.1 million agreement with Intuition Robotics in October 2026. More than 3,500 older adults applied to the program in 2025; its director called ElliQ "an essential tool to help combat the loneliness epidemic."

      Observed Oct 18, 2026 · The Robot Report (independent reporting)
    3. Customer-confirmed

      New York's 2023 pilot report covered more than 800 users, who interacted with ElliQ over 30 times a day, six days a week. Its reported 95% reduction in loneliness is the agency's own figure, and the report does not describe how it was measured.

      Observed Oct 18, 2026 · New York State Office for the Aging (named customer)
    4. Company claim

      The device is leased for as long as the membership is paid, with free shipping and returns, free home installation and a lifetime hardware warranty; the annual and 24-month plans include a 30-day risk-free trial. Intuition Robotics says ElliQ ships within the United States only and needs to be plugged in and connected to Wi-Fi.

      Observed Oct 18, 2026 · Intuition Robotics (company source)

    Price

    • Lease initiation fee$249Checked Oct 22, 2026. Intuition Robotics (company source)
    • 24-month membership$39/monthBilled $936 up front every 24 months. Checked Oct 22, 2026. Intuition Robotics (company source)
    • Annual membership$49/monthBilled $588 up front every 12 months. Checked Oct 22, 2026. Intuition Robotics (company source)
    • Monthly membership$59/monthCancel any time; not eligible for the 30-day trial. Checked Oct 22, 2026. Intuition Robotics (company source)

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