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    Companion Robots

    Tech for senior loneliness.

    ElliQ

    • Tabletop AI companion.
    • Talks, listens.
    • Reminds + suggests activities.
    • $249 + $40/month.
    • Senior-designed.
    • Reduces loneliness studies.

    Joy for All Pets

    • Robot cat or dog.
    • $130 each.
    • Purrs, barks, moves.
    • Realistic feel.
    • Especially good for dementia.
    • No pet care needed.

    Paro therapeutic seal

    • $6,000 medical robot.
    • FDA-approved.
    • Memory care facilities use.
    • Reduces anxiety.
    • Premium option.
    • For deep dementia.

    Replika AI

    • App-based AI friend.
    • Free + paid versions.
    • Texts + voice chat.
    • Listens always.
    • Senior backup conversation.
    • Don't replace humans.

    Echo Show + Alexa

    • $80 starter companion.
    • Drop-in family video.
    • Voice answers.
    • News + music.
    • Cheaper companion.
    • Senior accessible.

    When companion robots help

    • Living alone.
    • Limited mobility for outings.
    • Mild dementia comfort.
    • Spouse loss adjustment.
    • Always there.
    • Supplement, not replace humans.

    $130 Joy pet = lonely senior comfort

    Joy for All robot cat ($130) shockingly comforting for lonely seniors. Purrs, responds to touch, no pet maintenance. Great for memory care or living alone. ElliQ ($249) more advanced AI. Don't replace human contact — but real comfort 24/7.