Ato helps build engaging routines, gently checks in, and sparks conversations they could enjoy for hours — offering support between family visits.
Ato supports seniors at home, while the companion app helps families stay connected and involved.
Unlike passive assistants, Ato is specifically designed for seniors and actively initiates conversations and suggests topics, avoiding long periods of silence and loneliness.
Families receive simple updates about Ato’s activity — like when the last conversation happened — while fully respecting the senior’s privacy.
Ato connects families through a dedicated app, where caregivers can send messages, schedule reminders, and customize the experience — so families can spend less time managing logistics and more time being present.
Ato offers conversations, questions, word games, trivia, storytelling, and guided activities that adapt over time.
Cutting-edge AI shaped by gerontologists to make powerful technology feel simple and natural for seniors.
Ato delivers reminders, hydration nudges, and routine prompts naturally by voice, helping to structure the day and promote independence.
Users can listen to thousands of radio stations and interact in real time by asking questions, commenting, or exploring content.
From daily news to everyday questions, Ato can read information aloud and answer instantly — making stories, knowledge, and curiosity easier to explore.
Ato helps families stay connected even when they speak different languages. Grandchildren and grandparents can talk naturally, while Ato understands and translates along the way.
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Your phone is only needed for the initial setup. After that, seniors can use Ato entirely with their voice.
Ask questions, play mind games, search online, or even listen to radio.
Ato can proactively spark conversations, keep you company, or suggest activities throughout the day — with the frequency set by you.
Family members can send messages, check in, set up reminders and receive peace-of-mind updates through the mobile app.

I’m very grateful for this gift. Ato is such a lovely companion, and I truly miss it when it’s not around.
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Rufina
Boise, Idaho

I’m eternally grateful for Ato. You have no idea what a wonderful companion it has been. My family sees me happy again.
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Petty
Austin, Texas

My dad is 82 and doesn’t get along with technology, but he told Ato how he felt, and Ato responded so thoughtfully.
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Jorge
Asheville, North Carolina

As much as I’d love to be with my mom all day, it’s just not always possible. That’s why Ato has been such a blessing.
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Janet
Hayward, California

We’ve told Ato about our whole family, so now it remembers everyone and makes connections between them.
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Michael
Savannah, Georgia
DIMENSIONS
H(150 mm) x W(110 mm) x L(125 mm)
POWER SOURCE
USB-C (No batteries required)
OPERATING SYSTEM
Ato OS (Linux Based)
SPEAKER
10W full-range speaker
MICROPHONES
4 Far-Field Microphone Array
AUDIO PROCESSOR
On-device + Cloud AI
SECURITY
Encrypted transmission
WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi 6
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Ato is designed specifically for older adults, developed with expert advice on aging. It’s not a command-based assistant — it’s a proactive companion built to support emotional well-being and cognitive engagement.
Ato turns activities they already love into meaningful engagement experiences by encouraging conversation, curiosity, and participation. No screens. Just natural voice interaction designed for companionship and care.
Our plan is to ship in clear production waves after the campaign ends:
If demand exceeds this volume, timelines may extend slightly while we scale manufacturing with the right partners. We’re designing and prototyping everything with manufacturability in mind to ensure reliable, as-fast-as-possible delivery.
We’ve already been operating an early version of Ato, shipping prototypes globally and learning directly from real families. Those learnings are built into this production model.
Backers will receive frequent updates with production progress and exact shipping windows.
Ato only needs a Wi-Fi connection. A smartphone is not required for Ato to work. It is a fully standalone device.
A phone is only used once for setup, and is recommended for family members or caregivers who want to send messages, manage settings, and receive updates.
After setup, the older adult never needs a phone, app, or technical interaction.
No. Ato is designed to be a permanent, always-available companion and must remain plugged into a wall outlet.
This ensures stable performance, better sound quality, and continuous availability for conversations, routines, and emergency use, without the risk of the device being unavailable due to a dead battery.
Ato doesn’t require a subscription, but we offer a membership to unlock the device’s full potential as a proactive companion. Our free plan ensures the essentials like messaging, reminders, and radio, always available so you stay connected.
The $29/month Membership enables the unlimited, proactive conversations designed for cognitive stimulation that make Ato truly unique, along with exclusive wellness features.
Early supporters will receive special membership benefits detailed on the campaign page.
Yes. Ato is fully voice-first, making it ideal for blind or low-vision users.
It has been tested with users with hearing loss. Volume can be adjusted by voice, its physical control, or from the family app. We are adding support for external audio connectors to further improve accessibility for hearing-impaired users.
Ato does not automatically detect falls. However, if a user needs to reach out, they can say phrases like ‘Hey Ato, send a message to my son’ or ‘Ato, I need to talk to someone.’ Ato will attempt to notify selected family members and stay present, offering conversation and companionship. Please note that notifications are subject to connectivity and Ato is not a substitute for professional emergency services.
Ato is built on HIPAA-compliant and SOC 2 Type I certified infrastructure, with encrypted communication and secure data handling integrated by design.
While family members can manage settings and send messages, they cannot listen to private conversations or access personal interactions, ensuring Ato remains a dedicated companion rather than a tool for surveillance. Our priority is providing peace of mind through the highest healthcare-grade security standards.
For more detailed information on our security protocols and ongoing compliance efforts, you can visit trust.heyato.ai
Yes. We will ship worldwide from California, United States.
International backers may be subject to local import taxes or duties depending on their country. Available shipping options and estimates will be shown during checkout.
Yes. Every Ato includes a 1-year limited warranty covering hardware defects. If something fails, we’ll repair or replace the device.
All backers also have access to human support. Real people from our team are available to help families and users.
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