The New York State government is investing in a small army of robots, but not for war. They want to be companions for elderly people who live alone. In the past few months, they’ve distributed around 500 of the robots to senior citizens with dementia across the state of New York.
New York State has been running a pilot program to give away companion robots to residents in nursing homes
New York State has been running a pilot program to give away companion robots to residents in nursing homes. The robots, ElliQ, are designed to encourage social interaction, with features like an artificial intelligence system that can remind users of upcoming appointments and help them stay on track with their medication schedules.
The robotic companions are part of the state’s effort to combat what it calls “the fourth leading cause of death”: loneliness. In addition to the nursing home test program, another location is testing ElliQ at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in New Jersey and other sites around New York State are expected soon.
The robots are designed to encourage social interaction
While the robots are designed to encourage social interaction, they may also be used as companions for elderly people who do not have a family member or friend nearby.
The robot is designed to be a companion that can help with everyday tasks, such as going shopping or answering questions. It will also encourage social interaction by playing games and offering conversation.
The robot, called the ElliQ, is intended as a companion for elderly users who may be lonely or isolated
The robot, called the ElliQ, is intended as a companion for elderly users who may be lonely or isolated. It can help them check their schedule and remind them about appointments. The device also has facial recognition capabilities that could let it alert family members if someone doesn’t show up at an event they were scheduled to attend.
The ElliQ is part of a broader effort by New York state to provide these kinds of services for senior citizens. Last year, Albany awarded $1 million in grants to six organizations that will develop programs aimed at improving health outcomes among older adults in the region by providing services such as nutrition assistance and physical therapy referrals — all through technology-driven solutions like this one.
The device is capable of playing music, reminding users about appointments, and connecting with family members over video chat
If you’re looking for your next companion, ElliQ might be the robot for you.
ElliQ is a social robot that can play music, remind users about appointments, and connect with family members over video chat. The device will also help New Yorkers in nursing homes keep track of their health by measuring heart rate and blood pressure.
The robotic devices are being tested at 15 different nursing homes throughout New York State as part of a pilot program with Samsung. If all goes well, hundreds more ElliQs may be sent to other facilities throughout the country.
It’s also being tested at other locations in the state and across the country
Other states, including Michigan and New Jersey, are also testing the robot as a potential solution for loneliness among the elderly.
The robot is called Lumi and it’s being tested at other locations across New York State and across the country.
It also comes with cameras that can be used to keep an eye on seniors who live alone or are isolated from their families, according to a statement from Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office.
