Intuition Robotics
ElliQ
Proactive AI companion robot for older adults (current generation ElliQ 3), leased with a subscription that bundles the device, installation support, updates and warranty.
Published pricing as of 2026-07-05
| Variant | Price | Channel | Seller | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lease initiation / enrollment fee (one-time device fee) | Quote | Manufacturer direct | elliq.com | $249.99 one-time fee added to first payment, covering account setup and installation support. | source |
| Monthly plan | $59.99/mo | Subscription | elliq.com | $59.99/month billed monthly; includes device lease, shipping, installation support, unlimited warranty, software upgrades and support. Cancel anytime. | source |
| Annual plan | $49/mo | Subscription | elliq.com | $49/month billed every 12 months ($588 upfront) per membership page; a promotional annual plan at $29.99/mo ($359.88/yr) also appears on elliq.com product pages. 30-day risk-free trial. | source |
| 24-month plan | $39/mo | Subscription | elliq.com | $39/month billed every 24 months ($936 upfront), lowest monthly rate; 30-day risk-free trial. | source |
| Subsidized programs | Quote | US reseller | State agencies / Medicaid organizations | Fully subsidized units distributed via partners such as New York State Office for the Aging, Inclusa (Humana), Area Agency on Aging of Broward County, Olympic Area Agency on Aging; locator at elliq.com/free. | source |
- Generation
- ElliQ 3 (a.k.a. ElliQ 3.0), launched January 2024[1]
- Processor
- MediaTek octa-core SoC with built-in dual-core AI processing unit (APU); 33% more RAM and roughly 2x compute/memory vs ElliQ 2[1]
- Display
- Companion touchscreen fully integrated into the device (no longer a separate tablet); responses shown in large, easy-to-read text[2]
- Camera
- Cameras used as presence/motion sensing only; fully activated only for user-chosen features such as video calls and selfies; no recording[2]
- Microphones
- Microphones listen only for the wake word 'ElliQ' when idle; no background conversation recording[2]
- Connectivity
- Requires a home WiFi internet connection for features, updates and communication tools; no cellular option documented[2]
- Design/size
- Yves Behar Fuseproject design; ElliQ 3 is 1.3 lb lighter with a 36% smaller footprint than the previous generation[1]
- Interaction features
- Proactive voice conversations, medication and wellness reminders, health tracking, video calls and messaging with family, games, music, news; companion caregiver app (ElliQ Connect) included[3]
Serviceability score
Unlimited warranty for as long as you subscribe, with US-only phone support — the lease model makes serviceability the vendor's problem. Closed platform; when the subscription ends, so does everything.
how we gradeFactory warranty
Unlimited warranty included for the duration of the paid subscription ('Ongoing ElliQ protection for as long as you keep your companion'); covers device issues from normal use; 30-day money-back home trial.
warranty sourceUS service & support
US-only product: shipping and support are provided exclusively within the United States, with phone/email support Monday-Friday 9am-5pm ET at (855) 888-1295 or help@elliq.com.
Programmability
No public SDK or developer access.
BigBot Garage
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