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ElliQ
A desktop companion robot designed for older adults
Our verdict. The clearest example of companionship as a product with real-world purpose. Best for: Reducing isolation for older adults.
At a glance
Compiled from public sources — pending verification- Price
- Hardware plus subscription; pricing varies by programme and region.
- Free tier
- No free tier
- Price band
- Not published
- Adult content
- No adult mode
- Voice
- Live voice calls
- Images & video
- None
- Memory
- Retains context across sessions
- Custom characters
- No
- Runs locally
- No — cloud only
- Companion types
- Any character
- Visual style
- Realistic
- Platforms
- —
- Traffic
- —
- Privacy & safety notes
- Designed with elder-care requirements and caregiver visibility.
What it does well
- Physical presence, not just an app
- Purpose-built for older adults
- Caregiver features
Where it falls short
- Hardware cost
- Availability limited by region and programme
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Before you buy. We publish prices from public pricing pages and label anything we have not personally checked. Prices on companion sites change often and regional pricing varies, so confirm the final amount at checkout. Affiliate disclosure.