How much does ElliQ cost?

As of October 15, 2026, ElliQ charges a one time fee of $249 ($249.99 on its product page) plus $59.99 a month, or $49.99 a month on a 12 month annual plan.

Can ElliQ call 911 or detect falls?

No. ElliQ's FAQ says it is not an emergency device, and The Senior List found it cannot contact emergency services. Use a medical alert system for that.

Is there a robot that can care for an elderly person at home?

Not for hands on care. Robots sold to US homes in 2026 are companions that talk, remind and connect to family. None lifts, bathes or dresses a person.

Can I get ElliQ for free?

Possibly. AARP reported that aging agencies in New York, Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin and Washington state have provided ElliQ free in pilot programs. Ask your local Area Agency on Aging.

How much is the Tombot Jennie robot puppy?

About $1,500, as reported at CES 2026. Tombot said shipments to preorder customers were expected later in 2026.

Does ElliQ record with its camera?

ElliQ's FAQ says it does not record you with its cameras and that its microphone only listens for its wake word when idle.

Robot for elderly care: companion robots you can buy in the US

A robot for elderly care in the US today means a companion robot, not a robot that lifts, bathes or feeds someone. ElliQ is the main one on sale, at a $249 one time fee plus $49.99 to $59.99 a month as of October 15, 2026, alongside robotic pets like Tombot's Jennie and ECOVACS LilMilo.

Researched by Riley Hart · updated Oct 15, 2026 · How we research

Prices from ElliQ's product and FAQ pages and the press sources listed below, checked October 15, 2026. Descriptions are maker claims or reviewer findings as noted. None of these robots is a medical device.

Robot	Type	Price (as of Oct 15, 2026)	Subscription	What it does	US status
ElliQ (Intuition Robotics)	Tabletop talking companion with screen	$249 one time fee ($249.99 on product page)	$59.99/mo monthly, $49.99/mo on 12 month plan	Starts conversations, reminders, video calls, games, music, wellness check ins	On sale; free through some state aging agency pilots
Jennie (Tombot)	Robotic puppy for the lap	About $1,500	None reported	Responds to voice and touch, wags, puppy sounds; no app, does not talk	Preorder; shipments expected later in 2026
LilMilo (ECOVACS)	Robotic puppy	$599	None reported	Wags, barks, tracks motion, responds to sound and touch	On sale since May 15, 2026
LOVOT (Groove X)	Wheeled plush companion	Quote only; one example about $7,000 with lifetime fees	Bundled in quote	Responds to touch, follows people; no speech	No direct US retail channel
1X NEO	Full size home humanoid	$20,000 or $499/mo	Optional monthly plan	General chores; not sold as a care device	Preorder; no customer delivery announced

What an elderly care robot can and cannot do in 2026

The robots sold to US families today are companions. They talk, remind, play music, connect to family and give someone something to interact with. None of them lifts a person, helps with bathing or dressing, or replaces a caregiver.

They are also not emergency devices. ElliQ's own FAQ says "ElliQ is not an emergency device" and tells users to call 911 in an emergency. The Senior List's review found ElliQ cannot call 911 or reach a monitoring center and recommended a medical alert system for that job.

We make no health claims for any robot on this page. Talk to the person's doctor or care team about medical needs.

ElliQ: the main talking companion

ElliQ, from Intuition Robotics, is a small tabletop robot with a separate screen. It starts conversations on its own, sets reminders, gives news and weather, makes video calls with family, leads stretching and breathing sessions, plays trivia and music, and lets users log readings such as weight and blood pressure, according to The Senior List.

Pricing as of October 15, 2026: ElliQ's FAQ lists a one time lease initiation fee of $249, and its product page lists $249.99 added to the first payment. The monthly plan is $59.99 a month, or $49.99 a month on an annual plan with a 12 month commitment. The device is leased, not bought, and the subscription includes shipping, installation support and warranty. Annual and 24 month plans have a 30 day risk free return. If you cancel and do not return the device within 45 days, ElliQ charges a $1,500 non-return fee.

ElliQ needs power and Wi-Fi. Its FAQ says ElliQ does not record you with its cameras and the microphone listens only for its wake word when idle, and the company says it does not monetize personal data.

AARP reported in September 2025 that aging agencies in New York, Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin and Washington state have given ElliQ robots to older adults for free in a pilot. Ask your local Area Agency on Aging before you pay.

What reviewers found about ElliQ

The Senior List gave ElliQ 2 out of 5 in December 2025. It liked that ElliQ starts conversations, remembers details and makes video calls. It disliked the cost, the lack of emergency features, video call delays of several seconds, short conversations, random interruptions and occasional freezes.

The Gadgeteer, in May 2026, called ElliQ "the closest thing on this list to a product you'd hand to a family member without hedging," while noting it can repeat itself.

Robotic pets: Jennie and LilMilo

Tombot's Jennie is a robotic puppy built with Jim Henson's Creature Shop. It sits on a lap rather than roaming the floor, responds to voice, touch and movement, wags its tail and makes puppy sounds recorded from real dogs. The Gadgeteer notes it does not talk and has no app. WTOP reported a price of $1,500 at CES 2026 and shipments expected later in 2026 to more than 18,000 preorder customers. Tombot designs it for older adults, including people living with dementia. The company makes health claims for Jennie; we do not repeat them, and the WTOP report did not present evidence for them.

ECOVACS LilMilo is a robot puppy that went on sale on ECOVACS' US site on May 15, 2026 for $599, according to The Gadgeteer. It wags, barks, tracks motion with its eyes and responds to sound and touch. It is sold as a general companion pet, not a care product.

Robots you cannot easily buy in the US

LOVOT, from Japan's Groove X, is a wheeled plush robot that responds to touch and follows people. The Gadgeteer reports Groove X has no direct US retail channel, and one example quote with lifetime fees was about $7,000.

Some care robots are sold to facilities, not families. AARP describes a Ruyi dementia care robot used at a Cleveland retirement community to help residents with tasks like adjusting the thermostat.

What about humanoids that do chores?

Full size home humanoids such as the 1X NEO ($20,000 or $499 a month) promise help with household chores, but none had been delivered to customers as of October 15, 2026, and 1X uses remote human operators for tasks NEO does not know. They are not sold as care devices. See our humanoid robot for home guide and our 1X NEO page.

How to choose for a parent or relative

Start with what they want: conversation and reminders (ElliQ) or something to hold and pet (Jennie, LilMilo).
Check Wi-Fi. ElliQ needs it; ask makers of pets whether theirs does.
Add up two years of cost. ElliQ on the annual plan is $249 plus $49.99 a month, about $1,449 for 24 months if the $49.99 rate holds after the first year.
Check return terms before setup. ElliQ's 30 day trial applies to annual and 24 month plans only.
Plan for emergencies separately with a medical alert system.
Ask your Area Agency on Aging about free pilot programs.

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