When Dor Skuler’s grandfather needed in-home care, aside from the nursing skills of the live-in caregiver, success hinged on one thing: the ability of the care provider to have empathy and to build a relationship with his grandfather. This experience helped Dor to notice and start to tackle a mammoth problem that could change the lives of older adults struggling with isolation and loneliness: Is it possible to provide a compassionate and empathic companion through AI?

In this episode you will hear:

• What ElliQ is and how Dor’s experience with his grandfather became a catalyst for creating it
• Why ElliQ is so different from other common AI such as Alexa and Google Home
• How Dor and his team are building empathy into ElliQ 
• What a day with ElliQ looks like for a senior struggling with loneliness
• How ElliQ can be a valuable part of the healthcare system
• How your organization can be part of this project

About Dor:

Dor Skuler is the CEO and co-founder of Intuition Robotics - building digital companions that create a relationship between humans and machines. He and his team are currently creating ElliQ - the sidekick for happier aging which improves the lives of older adults. A board member and advisory board member for startups, he also holds an MBA, M.Sc in Marketing. 

Connect with Dor:

Website: https://elliq.com/

https://www.intuitionrobotics.com/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/dorskuler 

Connect with Jon:

Jon Brody: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-brody-1281106/