Yale Technology Spotlight: KitchenTable
HumanPath.ai is helping seniors reconnect with their memories and strengthen social bonds through shared storytelling.
KitchenTable is an AI-powered reminiscence therapy platform developed by HumanPath.ai to combat social isolation and promote social connections in older adults. Using generative AI, it engages older adults in meaningful memory dialogues based on personal artifacts like photos and documents. These stories are then shared within their social network, prompting responses that extend conversations and strengthen connections. Designed as a digital, speech-based, and adaptive experience, KitchenTable recreates the warmth of multigenerational storytelling – reviving the tradition of family bonding at the kitchen table. With a scalable approach, it is redefining social engagement and cognitive well-being for older adults.
FOUNDED
2025
New Haven, CT
FOUNDERS
Jeffrey Davitz, Rich Marottoli, Tom Gill
TECHNOLOGY
Core Technology: Using generative AI to facilitate memory-driven conversations that strengthen social connections for seniors.
Applications: AI-powered social engagement technology.
In the Founder's Words
Social isolation among older adults is a growing challenge, with significant impacts on cognitive, emotional, and physical health,” said Jeffrey Davitz, Founder and CEO of HumanPath.ai. “Existing solutions are not scalable and often rely on simple storytelling prompts that lack memory recall support and digital integration. Having studied the therapeutic benefits of storytelling, we knew there was a better way. HumanPath.ai developed KitchenTable to use generative AI in facilitating Reminiscence Therapy – an evidence-based approach that strengthens social bonds by helping older adults recall and share personal memories. By leveraging advancements in natural language processing, KitchenTable enables users to engage in more dynamic, meaningful conversations with AI, making the storytelling process more immersive and impactful. In today’s fast-paced world, the need for accessible and scalable solutions like KitchenTable has never been more critical for fostering connection and strengthening relationships across generations.