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Residential care providers in Australia and the US

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Key specs

Form
Child-height humanoid companion
Languages
Up to 90, per the provider's release
Activities
Conversation, storytelling, singing and dancing
Navigation
LiDAR (a laser sensor that maps rooms)

Our verdict

Abi shows where companion robots for care homes are heading. One Australian provider has placed 22 units across its homes and staff describe it as an extra layer of companionship alongside carers. Ask for independent evaluation data before committing.

What we like

  • Built for care homes, with dementia-friendly communication
  • Remembers residents and their stories

What to know

  • Not sold to individuals; quote only
  • Outcome figures so far come from the company's own staff surveys

How it compares

SpecAbiElliQCasio MoflinPARO Therapeutic Robot
PriceSee latest price$249.99 setup fee plus $59.99 a month, or $49.99 a month on a$429around $6,100
FormChild-height humanoid companionTabletop robot with a moving, light-up head and a separate touchscreen-Baby harp seal
LanguagesUp to 90, per the provider's release---
ActivitiesConversation, storytelling, singing and dancing---
NavigationLiDAR (a laser sensor that maps rooms)---
Main features-Proactive chat, reminders, video calls, exercise and relaxation sessions, games--
Camera-Yes, used as a motion sensor and for video calls (per ElliQ)--
Needs-Mains power and Wi-Fi--
Availability-US only, English only--

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