Victoria Bazir
⬤ Sichuan-based EIR Robotics introduced AI Q, a humanoid social companion designed to read and respond to human emotions through advanced AI technology. The robot sports a friendly, cartoon-like design inspired by the Wenchuan dragon lizard and targets elderly care, rehabilitation, and psychological support applications.
⬤ AI Q packs serious tech under its approachable exterior: a face powered by 3D ultra-short-throw projection with 59 degrees of freedom for detailed expressions. The robot runs on EIR's custom Emotion-Language-Action (ELA) model, letting it detect emotional states and fire back appropriate responses through speech, gestures, and facial animations in real time.
⬤ The company positions AI Q for sectors where emotional connection matters most—caring for the elderly, rehabilitation training, psychological counseling, and companionship for people dealing with loneliness or emotional challenges. EIR emphasizes that AI Q supports human caregivers rather than replacing them.
⬤ AI Q represents the robotics industry's growing push into emotional intelligence and social awareness. While robots have dominated factories and warehouses for years, companies like EIR Robotics are now building socially-aware systems specifically designed for companionship and personal support, marking a significant shift toward human-centric AI applications in healthcare and daily life.
Victoria Bazir
