A Companion Robot For Older People

A Companion Robot For Older People

From GardenFork Radio - Eclectic DIY by Eric Rochow

February 13, 2026 · 32 min · Episode 700

About this episode

The episode discusses an AI robot designed for older individuals living alone, along with personal updates from the hosts.

Nicole and I talk about this AI robot that older people who live alone are using. Then some follow up on leaving the Noom app and our recent car purchase. Eric's Amazon Page affiliate link: https://geni.us/5UWTG AI Robot Free NY Times link here: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/us/elliq-ai-robot-senior-companion.html?unlocked_article_code=1.L1A.njZ7.t-w1TYh5pU7N&smid=nytcore-ios-share Sign Up For My Free Newsletters: https://www.gardenfork.tv/email/ Here are 2 After Shows for you to check out, please consider becoming a Patron of GF. https://www.patreon.com/posts/138069613 https://www.patreon.com/posts/free-after-show-122506027 Here's one of the many Labs pics I post for patrons: https://www.patreon.com/posts/step-away-and-be-122999799 Please considering supporting the GF world by becoming a supporter on Patreon. You get weekly Labrador and behind the scenes photos and vids, plus the Patron-only GardenFork Radio After Show. :) https://www.patreon.com/gardenfork Check out the new Cool Stuff emails: Cool Stuff #1 https://preview.mailerlite.com/n3c9y8y8a2 Cool Stuff #2 https://preview.mailerlite.com/h7o6t7l9a6 Start your Amazon shopping using our affiliate link…

People in this episode

Host: Eric Rochow

Guest: Nicole

Topics covered

  • AI technology
  • elderly care
  • robotics
  • health apps
  • personal finance

Keywords

  • AI robot
  • elderly companion
  • Noom app
  • car purchase
  • GardenFork

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Noom, Amazon, NY Times

Products: AI robot, ElliQ

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