# Pastime Suggestion Robots The 'ElliQ' Robotic Companion Helps Seniors Stay Mentally Active By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-01-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mentally-active References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/2017/01/12/60295/elliq-robot-keeps-old-people-digitally-physically-active.html) & [intuitionrobotics](https://www.intuitionrobotics.com/) It's important to keep those who are elderly and living alone mentally active in order to stave off cabin fever and other mental problems, so the '[ElliQ](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intuition-robotics)' companion robot is designed to help. The 'ElliQ' works by constantly suggesting things to do including listening to audiobooks, watching TED talks, music to enjoy or even physical activities to partake in. This helps to take a holistic approach to senior care that can effectively keep the elderly physically and mentally active, and stay independent for longer periods. The 'ElliQ' companion robot is the design work of a collaboration between Israel-based startup [Intuitive Robotics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hightech-fabrics) and industrial designer Yves Béhar. The robot is currently in the prototype phase with trials set to start taking place in the Bay Area starting in February 2017. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Companion Robots for Seniors:** The 'ElliQ' companion robot is a prime example of how companion robots can help seniors stay mentally active and independent. - **Holistic Approach to Senior Care:** The 'ElliQ' robot takes a holistic approach to senior care by suggesting a variety of activities that can help keep the elderly physically and mentally active. - **Collaboration Between Startups and Designers:** The collaboration between Intuitive Robotics and designer Yves Béhar highlights the potential for innovative solutions when startups and designers work together. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Robotics:** The 'ElliQ' companion robot represents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the robotics industry for creating specialized robots for the elderly. - **Senior Care:** The 'ElliQ' robot demonstrates the potential for disruptive innovation in the senior care industry by providing innovative solutions to keep seniors mentally active and independent. - **Product Design:** The collaboration between Intuitive Robotics and designer Yves Béhar highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in product design for creating intuitive and user-friendly robotic companions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Desktop Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eilik-companion-robot.md) - [Friendly Robotic Wheelchair Caregivers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchair-robot-concept.md) - [Socially Motivating Companion Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mori-companion-robot.md) - [Fall Prevention Fitness Classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intuition-robotics.md) - [AI Care Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyodol-doll.md) - [Robotic Home Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebo-air.md) - [Robotic AI Parrot Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onorato-ai.md) - [Socially Adept Gaming Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-robots.md) - [Senior Care Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aiden.md)