Discover the innovative world of AI companionship with Dor Skuler, co-founder of Intuition Robotics

In this episode of In the Arena, host Evan Baehr explores ElliQ, an AI-powered robot designed to combat loneliness among older adults. Skuler discusses the ethics of human-robot interaction, the importance of clear AI identity, and how ElliQ improves users' quality of life. Learn about the challenges of creating empathetic AI and the potential impact of technology on the growing issue of social isolation in our aging society.

Some information has been updated since recording: The New York State partnership shared its first-year data in 2023, following the program's start in May 2022. This program has been active for over two years now.