Intuition Robotics ElliQ vs TangibleFuture LOOI
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Intuition Robotics ElliQ costs $250 and the TangibleFuture LOOI costs $220, so the TangibleFuture LOOI is $30 cheaper. The Intuition Robotics ElliQ has a published review score and ranks #5 in our robot pets and companions ranking; the TangibleFuture LOOI is not scored yet. Pick the Intuition Robotics ElliQ for older adults living alone. Pick the TangibleFuture LOOI for a quirky AI desk companion. The TangibleFuture LOOI wins 2 of 2 points we can measure.
Who wins, point by point
The TangibleFuture LOOI wins 2 of 2 points we can measure. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| ElliQ | LOOI | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $250 | $220 | LOOI |
| 3 year cost | $4,209 | $220 | LOOI |
- Best for older adults living alone
- You want to spend less (saves $30)
- Best for a quirky AI desk companion
- Type
- Senior companion
- Interaction
- Voice
- Subscription
- Required
- Ages
- 60+
Proactive tabletop AI companion for adults 60 and older
Full Intuition Robotics ElliQ review, pros and cons →- Type
- Small tracked desk robot
- Interaction
- Voice
- Subscription
- None mentioned by
Tracked desk robot that turns your phone into a ChatGPT pet
Full TangibleFuture LOOI review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Intuition Robotics ElliQ | TangibleFuture LOOI | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $250 | $220 |
| 3 year cost | $4,209 | $220 |
| Our score | 4.3/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Companions | #5 | #14 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Included while the membership is active; excludes mishandling and intentional damage | n/a |
| Type | Stationary social companion robot with screen | Small tracked desk robot; your smartphone docks on its magnetic mount and acts as the face, camera and brain |
| Interaction | Voice with wake word, touchscreen, family app for messages and video calls | Voice with the wake word Hey LOOI, touch areas, gestures and facial expressions; mini games, remote drive, clocks, reminders and notifications in the LOOI app (iOS and Android) |
| Ai features | Cloud AI that starts conversations, remembers what you share, gives reminders, wellness goals and games; large language models added with ElliQ 3 in 2024, with guardrails on responses | ChatGPT based conversation that remembers your name and past chats (cloud, Wi Fi required); Impulse Gamer found recognition hit and miss |
| Camera | Yes, for presence sensing, video calls and selfies; maker says it does not record you and only listens for the wake word when idle | Uses your phone's front camera for face tracking and face recognition; Impulse Gamer says visual and voice recognition run on device with encrypted data transfer |
| Mobility | Stationary tabletop unit with a moving head | Caterpillar treads; touch, obstacle, ToF distance and cliff sensors so it stops at the desk edge (Hackster, techbuzzireland); phone stand tilts 0 to 60 degrees |
| Battery runtime | Not published; needs wall power and WiFi | 6000 mAh (Impulse Gamer); 6 to 8 hours active and up to 30 days standby per maker claims cited by Android Headlines |
| Charge time | Not published | Not published; charges by USB C cable with no dock; it can wirelessly charge the docked phone at up to 10W |
| Size weight | Not published; ElliQ 3 is 1.3 lb lighter with a 36% smaller footprint than earlier versions (The Robot Report) | 110 x 98 x 110 mm, 385 g (Impulse Gamer) |
| Subscription | Required: $49.99 a month on the annual plan or $59.99 billed monthly, plus a one time $249.99 enrollment fee; device is leased | None mentioned by reviewers or press coverage |
| Age range | Adults 60 and older | Not published |
| Phone required | n/a | Yes; Android or iPhone with the LOOI app; iPhone 12 and later or MagSafe cases attach directly, other phones use a docking ring |
| Best for | older adults living alone | a quirky AI desk companion |
| Skip if | you need an emergency alert device | you do not want to dock your phone |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Intuition Robotics ElliQ
- The Senior List (2/5): Voice recognition impressed and it remembered past talks, but video calls lagged, it froze for minutes at times, conversations rarely went past a couple of exchanges and it has no emergency features. Source
- Reviewed: Attractive, easy to use by voice or touch and full of social features, but struggled with quiet speech, lacked streaming music and suits people living alone more than busy homes. Source
TangibleFuture LOOI
- Impulse Gamer (4): Fun and cute desk robot the reviewer's family loved, but it struggled to hear commands with the TV on, obstacle avoidance was weaker in the dark, recognition was hit and miss and it is pricey given it relies on your phone. Source
- techbuzzireland: Charming, expressive and safe on the desk thanks to edge detection; it can be buggy and rambling at first, though updates over several weeks improved it. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Intuition Robotics ElliQ or the TangibleFuture LOOI?
The Intuition Robotics ElliQ has a published review score and ranks #5 in our robot pets and companions ranking; the TangibleFuture LOOI is not scored yet. Pick the Intuition Robotics ElliQ for older adults living alone. Pick the TangibleFuture LOOI for a quirky AI desk companion.
Which is cheaper?
The TangibleFuture LOOI at $220, versus $250 for the Intuition Robotics ElliQ, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $4,209 vs $220.
What is the difference between the ElliQ and the LOOI?
Type: Stationary social companion robot with screen on the ElliQ, Small tracked desk robot; your smartphone docks on its magnetic mount and acts as the… on the LOOI. Interaction: Voice with wake word, touchscreen, family app for messages and video calls on the ElliQ, Voice with the wake word Hey LOOI, touch areas, gestures and facial expressions; mini… on the LOOI. Ai features: Cloud AI that starts conversations, remembers what you share, gives reminders, wellness… on the ElliQ, ChatGPT based conversation that remembers your name and past chats (cloud, Wi Fi… on the LOOI.
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