Can robot companions help with anxiety? A careful review of the evidence, realistic support roles, privacy risks, product formats and a four-week trial plan.
Author: William Reeves
William Reeves is the editor of RobotCompanion.online, where he explores the latest developments in AI companions, social robots, and human-technology relationships. He focuses on making complex ideas easy to understand while providing practical, balanced, and well-researched information for readers interested in the future of personal robotics.
Robot Companion Comparison 2026: 7 Models Side by Side
Compare seven robot companions by price, subscription, movement, cloud dependence, return risk and best use, with five practical head-to-head buying decisions.
Robot Companions for Autism: Evidence, Ethical Use and Buying Guide
An evidence-based guide to robot companions for autism, covering ethical goals, AAC access, research limits, product options, sensory safety and a six-week pilot.
Robot Companions and Depression: Evidence, Safe Use and Limits
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Robots for Remote Workers: Useful Tools, Limits and Buying Guide
A practical guide to desk companions and telepresence robots for remote workers, including evidence, privacy, pilot plans, ROI and buying questions.
Evolution of Robot Companion Technology: From ELIZA to Multimodal AI
Explore the evolution of robot companion technology from ELIZA, Kismet and AIBO to therapeutic robots, cloud services and multimodal AI.
Robot Companion Experts: 5 Research Perspectives That Matter
Explore verified perspectives from five robot companion researchers, plus creator interviews, relational safety standards and a practical evidence checklist.
Robot Companion Ethics: Privacy, Security, Consent and Emotional Safety
A practical guide to robot companion ethics covering privacy, security, consent, emotional attachment, children, vulnerable users and current AI rules.
ElliQ Review 2026: Price, Features, Privacy and Who It Is For
Our independent ElliQ review explains its current membership price, features, privacy, evidence, limitations and who should consider this older-adult companion.
EMO Robot Review 2026: Price, Features, Setup and Limitations
Our independent EMO robot review compares current prices, standard and GO HOME versions, features, battery life, privacy, setup and important limitations.