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ElliQ
4.1
A desktop companion robot designed for older adults
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Our verdict. The clearest example of companionship as a product with real-world purpose. Best for: Reducing isolation for older adults.
Capability profile
What it actually shipsA quick read of the features this product ships today, scored from real catalogue fields — not an opinion. Voice is three tiers (live calls, voice notes, or none); everything else is shipped or not. The full breakdown is in the table below and on the comparison pages.
Editor score: 4.1 / 5. Best for Reducing isolation for older adults.
At a glance
Hand-verified dataPrice
See site
Hardware plus subscription; pricing varies by programme and region.
- No free tier — paid plans only
- Price band: Not published
- Regional pricing varies by country — confirm the amount at checkout
- Checked by hand on 14 Sept 2026
Prices come from public pricing pages and change often. What you pay depends on your region and the plan you pick.
- Price details
- Hardware plus subscription; pricing varies by programme and region.
- Companion types
- Any character
- Voice
- Live voice calls
- Images & video
- None
- Memory
- Retains context across sessions
- Custom characters
- No
- Runs locally
- No — cloud only
- Adult content
- No adult mode
- Visual style
- Realistic
- Platforms
- —
- Privacy & safety notes
- Designed with elder-care requirements and caregiver visibility.
Price history
Our own price-tracking dataset — updated every time we re-check the catalogueWe haven’t recorded a public price for ElliQ yet. Prices change often — check the site at checkout.
What it does well
- Physical presence, not just an app
- Purpose-built for older adults
- Caregiver features
Where it falls short
- Hardware cost
- Availability limited by region and programme
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ElliQ — common questions
Is ElliQ free?
No — ElliQ has no free tier and is paid-only. Hardware plus subscription; pricing varies by programme and region. We last checked it by hand on 14 Sept 2026.
How much does ElliQ cost?
See site (Not published). Hardware plus subscription; pricing varies by programme and region. Companion pricing changes often and varies by region, so confirm the amount at checkout. We last checked it by hand on 14 Sept 2026.
Does ElliQ remember previous conversations?
Yes — ElliQ keeps context across separate chat sessions rather than resetting every time you open it.
Does ElliQ have voice?
Yes — ElliQ supports live voice calls, so you can hold a spoken conversation rather than only reading replies.
Does ElliQ have an adult mode?
ElliQ is SFW — it does not offer an adult mode.
How current is the information on this page?
The price and feature details for ElliQ were last checked by hand on 14 Sept 2026. Everything else on the page comes from the product's own public documentation.
Reader reviews
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