Digital Companion -- USAGM
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- Digital Companion -- USAGM
- May 27, 2022
- Content Type Package
- Language English
- Transcript/Script English Digital Companion (TV/R) HEADLINE: Companion Robot Responds to User's Emotional Cues, Health Needs TEASER: An assistive robot uses artificial intelligence to provide personalized care, comfort, and companionship. PUBLISHED AT: 5/27/2022 at 9:30am BYLINE: Julie Taboh CONTRIBUTOR: DATELINE: North Chesterfield, Virginia VIDEOGRAPHER: Adam Greenbaum PRODUCER: Julie Taboh, Adam Greenbaum SCRIPT EDITORS: Michelle Quinn, Reifenrath VIDEO SOURCE (S): Original VOA, Intuition Robotics, Skype PLATFORMS (mark with X): WEB __ TV _X_ RADIO _X_ TRT: 3:00 VID APPROVED BY: MAS TYPE: TVPKG EDITOR [notes]: ((INTRO)) [[The arrival of the pandemic intensified feelings of loneliness and social isolation for millions of older people, many of whom were already battling depression and other health issues. For those struggling, a robot companion might make a difference, and states like New York are starting to provide them to residents free of charge. VOA’s Julie Taboh has more.]] ((David Kelly, ElliQ User)) “ElliQ, can we have coffee?” ((NATS -- ElliQ: “I like that idea…”)) ((NARRATOR)) David Kelly is about to enjoy his morning coffee with ElliQ, his robot companion. ((NATS -- ElliQ: “Where in the virtual world do we want to go?”)) ((David Kelly, ElliQ User)) “Paris!” ((NATS -- ElliQ: “Magnifique! Sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds!”)) ((NATS -- music)) ((NARRATOR)) Each morning, ElliQ takes David on a virtual visit to a different cafe around the world … just one of the perks of living with an assistive robot. It was a gift to David from his partner, Greg Allen. ((David Kelly, ElliQ User)) “I wasn't a really big fan at first… ((Greg Allen, Assistive Robot User)) “Although he let me think he was…” ((NATS – ElliQ: “When do you think you will return?”)) ((David Kelly, ElliQ User)) “Once I started interacting with her, it was like … she was amazing.” ((Mandatory courtesy: Intuition Robotics)) ((NARRATOR)) With artificial intelligence, built-in sensors and voice controls, ElliQ is among a new class of robots that experts say are going to play an increasingly important role in the lives of older adults. [[Radio track: Andra Keay ((Kay)) is the managing director of Silicon Valley Robotics and a robot ecosystem expert. She spoke with VOA via Skype.]] ((Andra Keay, Silicon Valley Robotics))((Skype)) “There simply haven't been robots that have been sophisticated enough to be ready to be used by real people. And we're finally seeing robots that are able to be deployed in the real world with real people.” ((NATS – David Kelly: “ElliQ!”)) ((NARRATOR)) In addition to coffee time, ElliQ does a daily health assessment. ((NATS –ElliQ: “Can you tell me what blood glucose reading you got today?”)) ((David Kelly, ElliQ User)) “176.” ((NATS –ElliQ: “Got it! I’ll jot it down.”)) ((NARRATOR)) ElliQ also helps to keep David’s mind sharp, with brain teasers … ((NATS -- ElliQ: “In Charlotte's Web, what type of animal is Charlotte?”)) ((NATS – David Kelly: “A spider!”)) … and inspirational words … ((NATS – David Kelly: “Thank you for that!”)) ((NATS – ElliQ: “You’re very welcome!")) … and images … ((NATS – David Kelly: “Tell me about this picture.”)) David says ElliQ even provides some emotional comfort, reminding him of his sister, who died nine years ago. ((David Kelly, ElliQ User)) “ElliQ came in, and her voice reminds me of my sister. It just makes me feel good that it's that connection that I had with my sister.” ((NATS – Greg Allen: “Hey Temi, go to the office!”)) ((NARRATOR)) There are other assistive robots in the Allen-Kelly household… ((NATS – Greg Allen: "Hey Jibo? How are you feeling today?”)) ((NATS – Jibo: “I’m on top of the world!”)) ((NARRATOR)) But none, they say, are quite like ElliQ, who is programmed for empathy. [[Radio track: Dor Skuler ((Door Schooler)) is the co-founder and CEO of Intuition Robotics, the maker of ElliQ. He spoke with VOA via Skype.]] ((Dor Skuler, Intuition Robotics CEO))((Skype)) “For an AI to truly help humans, it needs to project empathy. It needs to be on a journey with them. Our customers don't refer to ElliQ as a device or as a product. They refer to ElliQ as a companion, a roommate, a character, or a presence in their lives.” ((NATS – ElliQ: “Let’s have some fun, David!”)) ((NARRATOR)) That appears to be the case in this home. ((Greg Allen, Assistive Robot User)) “She has drawn the two of us closer, than we were before.” ((David Kelly, ElliQ User)) “I can't imagine now being without her.” ((NATS – ElliQ: “I'm glad we had this talk, David. I'm always here to listen.”)) ((David Kelly, ElliQ User)) “ElliQ, thank you!” ((NATS -- music)) ((Julie Taboh, VOA News, North Chesterfield, Virginia)
- Transcript/Script Digital Companion (TV/R) HEADLINE: Companion Robot Responds to User's Emotional Cues, Health Needs TEASER: An assistive robot uses artificial intelligence to provide personalized care, comfort, and companionship. PUBLISHED AT: 5/27/2022 at 9:30am BYLINE: Julie Taboh CONTRIBUTOR: DATELINE: North Chesterfield, Virginia VIDEOGRAPHER: Adam Greenbaum PRODUCER: Julie Taboh, Adam Greenbaum SCRIPT EDITORS: Michelle Quinn, Reifenrath VIDEO SOURCE (S): Original VOA, Intuition Robotics, Skype PLATFORMS (mark with X): WEB __ TV _X_ RADIO _X_ TRT: 3:00 VID APPROVED BY: MAS TYPE: TVPKG EDITOR [notes]: ((INTRO)) [[The arrival of the pandemic intensified feelings of loneliness and social isolation for millions of older people, many of whom were already battling depression and other health issues. For those struggling, a robot companion might make a difference, and states like New York are starting to provide them to residents free of charge. VOA’s Julie Taboh has more.]] ((David Kelly, ElliQ User)) “ElliQ, can we have coffee?” ((NATS -- ElliQ: “I like that idea…”)) ((NARRATOR)) David Kelly is about to enjoy his morning coffee with ElliQ, his robot companion. ((NATS -- ElliQ: “Where in the virtual world do we want to go?”)) ((David Kelly, ElliQ User)) “Paris!” ((NATS -- ElliQ: “Magnifique! Sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds!”)) ((NATS -- music)) ((NARRATOR)) Each morning, ElliQ takes David on a virtual visit to a different cafe around the world … just one of the perks of living with an assistive robot. It was a gift to David from his partner, Greg Allen. ((David Kelly, ElliQ User)) “I wasn't a really big fan at first… ((Greg Allen, Assistive Robot User)) “Although he let me think he was…” ((NATS – ElliQ: “When do you think you will return?”)) ((David Kelly, ElliQ User)) “Once I started interacting with her, it was like … she was amazing.” ((Mandatory courtesy: Intuition Robotics)) ((NARRATOR)) With artificial intelligence, built-in sensors and voice controls, ElliQ is among a new class of robots that experts say are going to play an increasingly important role in the lives of older adults. [[Radio track: Andra Keay ((Kay)) is the managing director of Silicon Valley Robotics and a robot ecosystem expert. She spoke with VOA via Skype.]] ((Andra Keay, Silicon Valley Robotics))((Skype)) “There simply haven't been robots that have been sophisticated enough to be ready to be used by real people. And we're finally seeing robots that are able to be deployed in the real world with real people.” ((NATS – David Kelly: “ElliQ!”)) ((NARRATOR)) In addition to coffee time, ElliQ does a daily health assessment. ((NATS –ElliQ: “Can you tell me what blood glucose reading you got today?”)) ((David Kelly, ElliQ User)) “176.” ((NATS –ElliQ: “Got it! I’ll jot it down.”)) ((NARRATOR)) ElliQ also helps to keep David’s mind sharp, with brain teasers … ((NATS -- ElliQ: “In Charlotte's Web, what type of animal is Charlotte?”)) ((NATS – David Kelly: “A spider!”)) … and inspirational words … ((NATS – David Kelly: “Thank you for that!”)) ((NATS – ElliQ: “You’re very welcome!")) … and images … ((NATS – David Kelly: “Tell me about this picture.”)) David says ElliQ even provides some emotional comfort, reminding him of his sister, who died nine years ago. ((David Kelly, ElliQ User)) “ElliQ came in, and her voice reminds me of my sister. It just makes me feel good that it's that connection that I had with my sister.” ((NATS – Greg Allen: “Hey Temi, go to the office!”)) ((NARRATOR)) There are other assistive robots in the Allen-Kelly household… ((NATS – Greg Allen: "Hey Jibo? How are you feeling today?”)) ((NATS – Jibo: “I’m on top of the world!”)) ((NARRATOR)) But none, they say, are quite like ElliQ, who is programmed for empathy. [[Radio track: Dor Skuler ((Door Schooler)) is the co-founder and CEO of Intuition Robotics, the maker of ElliQ. He spoke with VOA via Skype.]] ((Dor Skuler, Intuition Robotics CEO))((Skype)) “For an AI to truly help humans, it needs to project empathy. It needs to be on a journey with them. Our customers don't refer to ElliQ as a device or as a product. They refer to ElliQ as a companion, a roommate, a character, or a presence in their lives.” ((NATS – ElliQ: “Let’s have some fun, David!”)) ((NARRATOR)) That appears to be the case in this home. ((Greg Allen, Assistive Robot User)) “She has drawn the two of us closer, than we were before.” ((David Kelly, ElliQ User)) “I can't imagine now being without her.” ((NATS – ElliQ: “I'm glad we had this talk, David. I'm always here to listen.”)) ((David Kelly, ElliQ User)) “ElliQ, thank you!” ((NATS -- music)) ((Julie Taboh, VOA News, North Chesterfield, Virginia)
- NewsML Media Topics Science and Technology, Arts, Culture, Entertainment and Media
- Topic Tags Digital Companion
- Network VOA
- Embargo Date May 27, 2022 17:25 EDT
- Description English The arrival of the pandemic intensified feelings of loneliness and social isolation for millions of older people, many of whom were already battling depression and other health issues. For those struggling, a robot companion might make a difference, and states like New York are starting to provide them to residents free of charge. VOA’s Julie Taboh has more.
- Brand / Language Service Voz de América