Nysofa renews ElliQ partnership with Intuition Robotics for $2.1M over three years
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) renewed its partnership with Intuition Robotics in late October, extending ElliQ’s availability to more seniors in the state. The new three-year agreement, worth $2.1 million, builds on three years of collaboration, with ElliQ already showing measurable benefits for loneliness and wellbeing among older adults.
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- NYSOFA and Intuition Robotics signed a $2.1M, three-year agreement to expand ElliQ’s reach in New York
- ElliQ users report 94% less loneliness and 97% improved wellbeing, per 2026 program data
- NYSOFA cites $7B annual Medicare cost linked to loneliness and isolation, per 2018 AARP-CMS report
ElliQ, an AI-powered companion robot, has helped hundreds of New Yorkers since its 2022 launch. In 2026, program data showed 92% of users found it useful, with daily interactions rising to 48 from 29. Users reported reduced loneliness (94%), improved wellbeing (97%), and greater independence. NYSOFA cites a 2018 AARP-CMS report linking loneliness to higher Medicare costs ($7B annually) and worsened chronic conditions. Intuition Robotics, based in Israel, also partners with states like Wisconsin, Florida, and Washington, where ElliQ targets Medicaid recipients.
NYSOFA expands partnership with Intuition Robotics to bring ElliQ to more seniors
The Robot Report · 13 October 2026
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