An AI companion to help older adults feel informed, connected and safe at home
KINORA
where AI feels like family
Six things KINORA can do for you
Conversational news
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Friendly, spoken updates mixing mainstream and quality journalism to help you feel in the loop
Daily AI nugget​
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A 5-minute, jargon-free audio snippet about AI and technology to build confidence
Smart-home orchestration
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Voice control for TV, music, lights and video calls via integrations
My Moments private memory
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On-device, encrypted personal reflections and recollections that stay with you
Communications concierge
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Hands-free emails, messages and calendar support – make calls without fiddling with a phone
Optional fall detection
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Via radar in the dock, with conversational check-ins and escalation to your Care Circle
A small, screen-less companion with three buttons
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Screen-less device​
Always listening for 'KINORA...' wake word
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Three physical buttons
Volume, On/Off, Help/SOS
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Charging dock with built-in radar
Sits on a table or shelf
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Simple web app for configuration
Usually used by family or carers
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no camera
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no complex menus
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no apps to learn
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Three people KINORA is built around
Anna, 78​
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Lives alone, wants company and confidence with tech
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Feels left behind by apps and screens
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Wants to stay informed and connected without complexity
Mark, 52
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Anna's son, lives 300 km away
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Wants reassurance without spying on his mum
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Struggles with distance anxiety about her safety
Sara, 45​
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Care-home / housing professional
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Needs tools that help, not more alerts
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Under pressure to do more with less time