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New York plans to distribute more than 800 voice-activated partners to make other people feel lonely and inspire checkups.
Participants selected through the New York State Office of Aging will get EllieQ from Intuition Robotics, a virtual assistant that proactively invites daily recordings and initiates conversations. According to a press release, users interact with EllieQ 20 times a day.
“Despite misconceptions and generalizations, older adults are embracing new technologies, especially when they see that they are designed by older adults to meet their needs,” said NYSOA Director Greg Olsen. Instead, ElliQ is a resistant complement to classic forms of social interaction and professional caregivers or family circle. “
The two-part device, a speaker/microphone component with an accompanying touchscreen tablet, can facilitate video calls and text messages with a circle of family and friends. Rest activities, exercise and nutritional advice. His synthetic intelligence gives personalized advice through learning the personal tastes of his companion.
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