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Toyota invests in Israeli robotics

Posted on January 7, 2018

I reported previously (Jan 2017) on Israel’s Intuition Robotics, and its ElliQ empathic desk lamp. Intuition has since raised tens of millions of dollars, including from Toyota and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking. https://www.intuitionrobotics.com/copy-of-press-release-funding-14m https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Companies/Toyota-backed-fund-invests-in-Israeli-robotics-startup https://www.youtube.com/embed/x43Jo44nW9M?rel=0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/5EvS9zeH-Yc?rel=0

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Eldercare robot gets AI upgrade

Posted on January 25, 2024

Israel’s Intuition Robotics (see here previously) has just launched ElliQ 3 – the generative AI version of its ElliQ companion robot desk lamp. The company notes, “Now users can discuss a virtually infinite number of topics in a more natural … Continue reading →

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Free empathic robot in Florida

Posted on November 12, 2023

The AI-powered companion ElliQ (see here previously) created by Israeli startup Intuition Robotics is being offered free to eligible adults over 60 in Coral Springs and Broward County South Florida. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGcH1B1Nzx4 https://southfloridahospitalnews.com/aaabc-brings-elliq-ai-care-companion-technology-to-older-adults-in-broward-county/ https://www.adrcbroward.org/elliq

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95% reduction in loneliness

Posted on September 10, 2023

Data from New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) shows that the smart ElliQ robot companion from Israel’s Intuition Robotics (see here previously), has reduced loneliness in 800 elderly residents by 95%. NYSOFA is now extending its partnership with … Continue reading →

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ElliQ is launched

Posted on July 31, 2022

After five years of development, Israel’s Intuition Robotics officially released the ElliQ system (see here previously) in the US. The AI robotic companion helps the elderly stay active, connected, and engaged. A study showed lonely 60-year-olds to live 3-5 years … Continue reading →

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Robot companions for New York seniors

Posted on June 9, 2022

The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) is partnering Israel’s Intuition Robotics (see here previously) to supply ElliQ voice-operated robots to 800 older people who live alone. ElliQ performs daily check-ins and can send texts, conduct video calls … Continue reading →

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Nine of the best 100 inventions for 2019

Posted on December 1, 2019

Nine Israeli startups are in TIME magazine’s 100 Best Inventions for 2019. They are Or Cam, Theranica, WaterGen, TytoCare, Temi, ECOncrete, Eviation (Alice), Intuition Robotics and Lemonade. All have been reported previously in this newsletter – check www.IsraelActive.com https://www.timesofisrael.com/9-israeli-inventions-find-place-in-time-magazines-100-best-inventions-for-2019/

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Computerized companion for the elderly

Posted on January 22, 2017

Israeli startup Intuition Robotics is developing social companion technology to positively impact the lives of millions of older adults.  Its first product is ElliQ, robot resembling a lamp that uses body language to convey emotion, plus sounds, light, in addition … Continue reading →

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Investment in Israeli startups to 10/9/23

Posted on September 10, 2023

ThetaRay raised $57 million; Ibex Medical raised $55 million; Upwind raised $50 million; Intuition Robotics raised $25 million; Harmonya raised $20 million; QuantHealth.ai raised $15 million; Pynt raised $6 million; Nevia Bio raises $3 million;

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Five of the best inventions of 2022

Posted on January 29, 2023

Five products based on Israeli technology were cited in TIME magazine’s Best Inventions of 2022 among “200 inventions changing the way we live”. In the AI category – Ravin and Exodigo; in Accessibility – ElliQ; in Apps & Software – … Continue reading →

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