Social companion robot Abi

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Overview
Abi is a personalised companion robot developed in partnership with aged care and assisted living providers to support resident wellbeing through structured social interaction. Designed for one-to-one engagement in resident rooms, group facilitation and to augment care team capacity, Abi delivers consistent conversational companionship and activity support.

Key benefits

• 1:1 companionship — personalised interactions to reduce social isolation and support emotional wellbeing.
• Multilingual communication — fluent in 90 languages to converse in residents’ preferred language.
• Group facilitation — supports singing, movement, games and guided conversation for small groups with diverse needs.

Design and interaction
Abi features a humanoid, approachable design and uses AI and machine learning to recognise faces, detect emotions and remember conversations over time. Interaction profiles can be tailored per resident, including language preference, daily routines (for example prayers) and reminiscence prompts.

Security and support
Data handling follows industry best practices, including encrypted storage and secure transmission. Abi is deployed with structured onboarding for care teams and offers ongoing technical and clinical support via phone or on-site, according to client requirements.

Origins and availability
Designed and developed in Melbourne, Australia. Commercially available in the United States; regional availability may vary.

Testimonials / Impact
Care providers report improved social engagement, increased resident participation in activities, and positive responses from both staff and residents during deployments.

Specifications

• Model name: Abi
• Use case: Companion for aged care & assisted living (1:1 companionship, group activities)
• Languages supported: Fluent in 90 languages
• Core technologies: AI/ML for face recognition, emotion detection, conversational memory
• Data security: Encrypted storage and secure data handling
• Onboarding & support: Structured onboarding with care teams; ongoing support via phone or on-site
• Origin: Designed in Melbourne, Australia; available in the US