# AI-Powered Companion Dolls Takara Tomy's Ami-chan is a Robotic Granddaughter for Older Adults By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-08-24 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amichan References: [luxurylaunches](https://luxurylaunches.com/gadgets/electronic-grandkid.php) Ami-chan is an artificial intelligence doll from Takara Tomy that was created to be like a [robotic granddaughter for older adults](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-emotional-companion), helping to reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness. The doll boasts the ability to sing 40 rhymes, have conversations and even remember names. Launching soon, Ami-chan promises to provide companionship for seniors who want to keep themselves occupied with an [interactive toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-teddy-kumma). With lockdowns and stay-at-home orders in place, adults around the world have felt the loneliness epidemic more than ever, especially older adults who are by themselves on a daily basis. According to data from the government of [Japan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japan-preschool-exchange), roughly six million out of the 36 million elderly in the country live alone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **AI-companions for Seniors:** There is an opportunity for companies to develop AI-powered companions for seniors to combat loneliness and isolation. - **Interactive Companion Toys:** Companies can focus on creating interactive toys that can entertain and engage older adults. - **Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Elder Care:** The use of robotics and AI in elder care can potentially improve the quality of life for seniors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Industry:** Toy companies can create interactive dolls and toys for older adults looking for companionship and entertainment. - **Healthcare Industry:** There is an opportunity for healthcare companies to integrate robotics and AI in elder care to provide better care and improve quality of life. - **Technology Industry:** The development of AI-powered companions for seniors is an opportunity for technology companies to leverage their expertise in artificial intelligence and robotics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Care Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyodol-doll.md) - [Anti-Senior Loneliness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elliq.md) - [AI-Based Children Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robin-the-robot.md) - [Loneliness-Combating AI Teddy Bears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-friend-chatbot.md) - [Socially Motivating Companion Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mori-companion-robot.md) - [Robotic AI Parrot Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onorato-ai.md) - [Conversational AI Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cati.md) - [AI Emotional Support Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romi-lacatan.md) - [Emotive AI Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ourobot.md)