ElliQ
by Intuition Robotics
#3 in Companion & desk robotsBest for older adults
The companion I'd get for an aging parent. ElliQ starts conversations, gives reminders, tracks wellness goals and keeps family in touch through an app.
What’s good
- Starts conversations on its own
- Reminders, wellness goals and games
- Caregiver app keeps family in touch
Heads-up
- Membership required; the device is leased
- Ships within the US only
The details
- Best for
- Older adults living alone, and the families who check on them
- Price
- $249 + $39/mo (Leased: $249 one-time fee plus $59/month, $49/month yearly, or $39/month billed $936 per 24 months)
- Free plan
- 30-day risk-free trial
- Skill level
- Beginner-friendly
- Made by
- Intuition Robotics
- Website
- elliq.com
- Price checked
- Oct 1, 2026
Where it ranks
- #3Companion & desk robotsBest for older adults
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| Loona Petbot |  Reachy Mini | ElliQ |  Casio Moflin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank in Companion & desk robots | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 |
| Price | $499Premium bundle with dock and game kit; no required subscription. Space Edition is $699 | $399One-time price for Lite, which runs from your computer; Wireless is $499 | $249 + $39/moLeased: $249 one-time fee plus $59/month, $49/month yearly, or $39/month billed $936 per 24 months | $429One-time price from Casio's US launch; sold only on Casio's website |
| Works with | Loona app; dual-band Wi-Fi; Google Blockly coding for kids | Lite runs from your Mac, Windows or Linux PC over USB-C | Standalone (power + Wi-Fi); family uses the ElliQ Connect app | MofLife app (iOS, Android) to see moods and past interactions |
| Battery | 1,350 mAh; 1.5-2 hrs of play; self-docks to recharge | Not published | Not published | Li-ion 1,200 mAh; up to 5 hrs use, charges in about 3.5 hrs in its bed |
| Display | 2.4-inch LCD face | Not published | Touchscreen tablet with large on-screen buttons | Not published |
| Camera | 720p RGB camera | Wide-angle camera | Cameras sense presence; fully on only for video calls and selfies | Not published |
| Audio | Not published | 4-microphone array, 5W speaker | Microphones and speakers; wake word 'ElliQ' | 1 speaker, 1 microphone |
| AI features | ChatGPT-4o chat, face and gesture recognition, games, remote monitoring | Realtime voice chat, expressive moves (9 servos, 6-DOF head), 60+ apps | Proactive chat, medication reminders, wellness tracking, games, video calls | Emotional AI with 4 million emotion patterns; learns your voice, bonds over time |
| Subscription | None needed; ChatGPT-4o features free for now | None needed; SDKs, desktop app and community apps are free | Required: $59/mo, $49/mo yearly or $39/mo for 24 months; plus $249 lease fee | None needed |
| Power | Not published | Included power supply; uses your computer for processing (Lite) | Must stay plugged in (12V DC 5A input) | Not published |
| Sensors | 3D ToF, touch, 3-axis accelerometer and gyro; 4-mic array | Not published | Not published | Microphone, illuminance, touch sensors, accelerometer/gyroscope |
| Languages | Replies in 10 languages incl. English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese | Not published | English (US only) | Not published |
| Weight | 2.42 lb | Not published | Not published | About 260 g |
| Software | Not published | Open source (Apache 2.0); Python and JS SDKs; Hugging Face apps | Not published | Not published |
| Warranty | 1 year from delivery | 12 months from delivery (manufacturing defects) | Lifetime hardware warranty while a member | 1-year free warranty |
| Returns | 30 days of delivery, undamaged (KEYi Tech store) | 14 days from receipt, free prepaid return label (Pollen store) | 30-day risk-free trial (annual, 24-month plans); free return label | 30-day money-back guarantee; 5% restocking fee if not defective |
| Best for | Families who want a playful robot pet that talks and plays games | AI tinkerers who want an expressive, open-source desk robot | Older adults living alone, and the families who check on them | Anyone who wants a calming pet without feeding or walks |
| Skill level | Beginner-friendly | Any level | Beginner-friendly | Beginner-friendly |
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