Hyodol

Hyodol is an AI-powered companion care robot designed for elderly people living alone, resembling a 15-20 inch huggable soft doll that speaks and behaves like a seven-year-old grandchild. Powered by a ChatGPT-based conversational AI, it provides daily companionship through free-flowing conversation, medication and meal reminders, dementia-prevention cognitive exercises (quizzes, songs, exercise prompts), emotional support with mood detection via voice analysis (powered by Microsoft tools), and 24/7 safety monitoring with emergency alerts. Touch sensors on the head, hands, ears, and body respond to physical interaction. An infrared motion sensor triggers alerts to caregivers if no movement is detected for 24 hours. Connects to a companion mobile app and web-based monitoring platform for family members, social workers, and healthcare providers. FDA-registered medical device in the US. Over 12,000 units deployed across South Korea through government welfare programs, with commercial expansion to North America planned for 2026. Winner of Best Mobile Innovation for Connected Health and Wellbeing at the Global Mobile Awards 2024.