Emotional intelligence is ElliQ's core strength, says Intuition Robotics - The Robot Report

Intuition Robotics, founded in 2016 by Dor Skuler, developed ElliQ, an AI care companion robot designed to promote independence and healthy living among older adults. Skuler’s personal experiences caring for his grandfather highlighted the importance of emotional connection and personality in caregiving, beyond just technical skills. This insight led Intuition Robotics to focus on emotional intelligence as the core strength of ElliQ, aiming to create empathetic interactions that can address loneliness and provide meaningful companionship rather than merely performing physical tasks. Unlike many developers pursuing fully mobile humanoid robots, Intuition Robotics chose to create a stationary device that emphasizes social interaction and emotional engagement. ElliQ’s design centers on a “social interaction stack” that enables it to initiate conversations naturally and understand the nuances of human behavior and etiquette within the home environment. Skuler emphasized that true utility in caregiving robots requires blending seamlessly into the complexities of daily life, making ElliQ more of a friend or roommate than just a functional tool. The company’s approach reflects