Some seniors in New York are successfully combating their loneliness with an AI-powered companion robot named ElliQ—while others called the "proactive" device a nag and joked about taking an ax to it.

Out near the far end of Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula, 83-year-old Jan Worrell has a new, worldly sidekick in her living room. "This is ElliQ. I call her my roommate," the grandmother said as she ...

CATSKILL REGION, N.Y. (WRGB) — This holiday season, some seniors are combating loneliness with the help of a robot. It’s all part of an initiative from the New York State Office for the Aging to ...

NEW YORK -- Seniors in New York State have a new tool for dealing with loneliness. It's a companion robot, and some say it's making a difference. "Can you tell me a joke?" said Priscilla Okesson, a ...

In the unfolding era of advanced technology, the concept of robots assisting in elderly care is no longer science fiction but a reality. With a 95% success rate, robotic assistants have emerged as an ...

"...the robot is designed to hold human-like conversations..." Human-like. If they're powered by LLMs, then how long do their "memories" last? One of the key aspects ...

President Donald Trump’s visit to the UK includes laying a wreath on Queen Elizabeth II’s tomb, a dance performance and a state banquet. by Briana Supardi TOPICS: CATSKILL REGION, N.Y. (WRGB) — This ...