Companionship in the Digital Age: A Review of ElliQ: Filling the Void of Loneliness for the Elderly

By Sadie Judd

This short film, ElliQ: Filling the Void of Loneliness for the Elderly produced by Alexander Wasti, revitalizes what it means to have companionship, examining why ElliQ (a care companion Robot) is an innovative and unique product. 

Through this film, the audience is taken on an engaging journey of how the AI can impact feelings of loneliness and just how far this technology might go. Assessing the folds of loneliness, audiences can ascertain why technological advancements such as ElliQ are prevalent in society, necessary, and a creative solution to a constant problem. 

ElliQ’s story is fascinating and imaginative, providing evidence of where technological advancements are headed in the future and how they can positively impact society.

Overall score: 4/5

Sadie Judd is a senior at DePaul University with an editing concentration in the Film and Television department. Aside from editing films, she can be found reading fantasy books, watching comedies or taking a nice stroll.

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