Meet Arkeo
Meet Arkeo, your social robot companion designed to combat loneliness and provide care coordination for seniors. With advanced AI and a friendly personality, Arkeo is here to make a difference in the lives of older adults.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
45 cm height × 40 cm width
Compact design fits easily on tables and countertops
Power Supply
AC Powered
Always-on reliability with standard wall outlet connection
Processor
Intel Core i9
On-device processing for privacy and low latency
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6
Reliable connection with modern networks
Response Time
< 3 s
Fast responses for natural conversation
Languages
Multiple languages supported
Including English, Spanish, French, and Catalan
Privacy
GDPR Compliant
End-to-end encryption with local processing
Emotional Design
Arkeo is designed with emotional intelligence at its core. Our research with seniors has informed every aspect of Arkeo's appearance, voice, and interaction patterns.
Taking inspiration from successful social robots, we've created a companion that feels approachable, trustworthy, and emotionally responsive without falling into the uncanny valley.
Empathetic
Responds to emotional cues
Friendly
Warm, approachable design
Intelligent
Learns preferences over time
Attentive
Maintains natural eye contact
Research-Backed Design
A synthesis of 93 studies demonstrating that acceptance of social robots among older adults depends primarily on ease of use, empathetic voice interaction, and personalization features.
ACM International Conference on HRI, 2023
A review of 94 studies evaluating the emotional, social, and physical benefits of assistive robots, while identifying key individual, organizational, and technological success factors.
Journal of Medical Internet Research, 2023