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((PLAYBOOK SLUG: LogOn: Digital Companion (TV/R)
HEADLINE: LogOn: 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: 7/5/2022 AT 10:20AM
BYLINE: Julie Taboh
CONTRIBUTOR:
DATELINE: North Chesterfield, Virginia
VIDEOGRAPHER: Adam Greenbaum
PRODUCER: Julie Taboh, Adam Greenbaum
SCRIPT EDITORS: Michelle Quinn, MAS
VIDEO SOURCE (S): Original VOA, Intuition Robotics, Skype
PLATFORMS (mark with X): WEB __ TV _X_ RADIO _X_
TRT: 1:54
VID APPROVED BY: MAS
TYPE: TVPKG
EDITOR ]]
((INTRO))
[[Many people struggle with feelings of loneliness and social isolation. For some, 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!))
((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))
“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.
[[Radio track: ElliQ and David converse.]]
((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!”))
[[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. 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.”
[[Radio track: Again, David Kelly.]]
((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 TopicsArts, Culture, Entertainment and Media
NetworkVOA
Embargo DateJuly 5, 2022 10:25 EDT
Brand / Language ServiceVoice of America - English
