White Horse Village launches personal companion program
White Horse Village in Edgmont Township, Delaware County, has launched a personal care program for residents utilizing ElliQ, the first empathetic care companion robot designed to empower older adults to live healthy, engaged and connected lives at home, alleviating the effects of loneliness and social isolation.
Intuition Robotics, the creator of ElliQ, selected White Horse Village to participate in a pivotal pilot program due to the community’s forward-thinking and technology-embracing reputation. Residents participating in the trial receive a free ElliQ and access to a wellness coach and concierge services.
ElliQ is a voice-controlled tabletop assistant that encourages a more healthy, active lifestyle. Designed for older adults, ElliQ suggests various activities, entertains and assists users in managing and improving their health and wellness.
“It was an honor to be invited to participate in the pilot program,” said Susan Abtouche, vice president of mission enhancement. “Our residents enjoyed testing ElliQ and contributing valuable insights on the user experience.
“At White Horse Village, we are committed to leveraging technology to enhance the quality of life for our residents.”
About White Horse Village: Situated on 96 acres in southeastern Pennsylvania, White Horse Village is an active senior living community offering a full range of living options and healthcare services. The community intentionally creates opportunities for extraordinary living in a vibrant, diverse community through personal growth, connectedness, and relationships. As a nonprofit organization, White Horse Village reinvests earnings back into the organization to further the mission and vision. For more information, visit www.whitehorsevillage.org.
About Intuition Robotics: Intuition Robotics is on a mission to empower older adults to live happier, healthier and more independent lives at home. The company’s awardwinning product, ElliQ, is a proactive care companion for older adults. ElliQ, which has spent more than 35,000 days in the homes of older adults, helps keep users healthy, engaged and informed, while alleviating the effects of loneliness and social isolation. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Tel Aviv with offices in San Francisco and Athens. Intuition Robotics’ investors include: Toyota Ventures, Samsung NEXT, iRobot and Venture Capital firms from California, Israel, Japan, and China. To learn more, visit intuitionrobotics.com.