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The Robot Report · October 14, 2026 · On the brief until October 28, 2026

NYSOFA expands partnership with Intuition Robotics to bring ElliQ to more seniors

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The New York State Office for the Aging signed a three-year contract to expand the distribution of the ElliQ AI companion robot to older adults. This gives public health and social service managers evidence on using state-funded digital companions to address loneliness and related medical expenses.

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Classes can examine how public agencies should evaluate spending state money on robot companions to reduce isolation-related healthcare costs.

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