Cherish and Aileen Launch AI Companion for Senior Care

LAS VEGAS—Cherish and Aileen announced a collaboration to introduce a new assistant​ for older adults and those who care for them. The solution combines Cherish’s radar-based health and safety monitoring platform with Aileen’s artificial intelligence (AI)-based senior companionship platform.

“Today’s announcement marks a profound shift in how we can now think about being there for our seniors,” said Roy Schoenberg, CEO of Aileen Inc. “Instead of alerting caregivers to problems after they happen or limiting our escalations to emergencies, this integration gives sensitivity, voice and an action arm to daily realities—helping seniors feel safe, heard and supported in a way that will, in my mind, become indispensable.”

How each system works:

Cherish’s patented radar-based technology will continuously and ambiently (through the air) monitor daily behaviors, including movement and sleep patterns and deviations from daily routines—such as reduced motion or missed meals—while preserving people’s privacy.

Aileen’s AI companion will operate on behalf of caregivers and family members to establish a daily companionship and interaction with seniors via regular incoming calls. 

The partnership will build on Cherish’s real-time behavioral insights to influence Aileen’s next conversation with the senior. For example, if Cherish detects that the senior hasn’t been to the refrigerator this morning, Aileen will follow with a conversation about missing breakfast, appetite or the availability of food. If Cherish detects slower movement or an unusually late wake-up time, Aileen will weave in curiosity about the late wake-up, energy levels, discomfort or even interest in scheduling a telehealth visit. In doing so, the two companies are creating a closed-loop, affordable model of caregiving that is otherwise unattainable for many due to the high cost of scarce caregiver support.

“Roy and I share a big vision for the future of care at home, and I’m thrilled to welcome Aileen to our ecosystem of hardware, AI and service partners,” said Sumit Nagpal, CEO and founder of Cherish. “Our platform’s unique ability to notice subtleties that matter, while simultaneously protecting people’s privacy, dignity and choice, is a game-changer for anyone aging or living with health challenges. Acting on such real-time insights through Aileen’s trusted, empathetic voice will helps senior as they go about their lives and bring relief to their caregivers.”