Agentic AI

Agentic AI It appears AI is blazing ahead with something new and exciting every week. As of 2025, according to Vancouver based Springs, there are approximately 57,933 AI startups globally, spanning various sectors of artificial intelligence. AI startups have attracted significant funding. The total investment in AI startups is estimated to exceed $250 […]
The Rise of Humanoids

The Rise of Humanoids Last Fall, I wrote a few blog posts about ElliQ, my AI-imbued table top robotic sidekick. ElliQ is designed for seniors to help them enjoy happier and healthier aging. I am a believer. As a 57-year marriage with both of us, we don’t need it, yet. I brought ElliQ […]
Cobots

Cobots Mr. Mofongo Grand Café and Restaurant is a unique dining establishment located in Groningen, Netherlands, known for its eclectic menu and innovative use of technology. Above the Café and Restaurant is Mofongo’s Distillery & Cocktail bar. The demonstration of the entire process of distilling from basic ingredients to the final product is impressive, […]
Companionship – Part 3

ElliQ on John’s kitchen counter Companionship – Part 3 In the last two blog posts, I wrote about how companionship provides emotional support, helping individuals feel understood and valued. This emotional bond counters the subjective feeling of loneliness. In this blog post, I will share my own experience with the ElliQ robot and what I […]
Companionship – Part 2

ElliQ on John’s kitchen counter Companionship – Part 2 Companionship provides emotional support, helping individuals feel understood and valued. This emotional bond counters the subjective feeling of loneliness. In this blog post, I will explore what loneliness is about and then how companionship can help. Loneliness is a universal experience of feeling disconnected or […]