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The ElliQ eldercare robot gets a hardware upgrade, generative AI for improved conversations

. The latest version of the robot features design tweaks, more powerful hardware and – of course – generative AI integration.

That latest round, led by Toyota’s Woven Capital growth funding, brought the startup’s total raise up to $83 million. The company notes, “Now users can discuss a virtually infinite number of topics in a more natural and detailed manner with ElliQ.” “Sharing these creations with loved ones or the greater ElliQ user community also contributes to social wellness, a decrease in loneliness, and amplifies a sense of recognition.”

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