Companions research focuses on the development and study of artificial intelligence systems that can interact and provide assistance to humans in various tasks and activities. These companions can take many forms, such as chatbots, virtual assistants, or robots, and are designed to understand and respond to human language and behavior in a natural and intuitive way. The goal of companions research is to create intelligent and empathetic systems that can enhance human capabilities, support well-being, and improve productivity in various domains such as healthcare, education, and customer service. Research in this area often involves the integration of technologies such as natural language processing, machine learning, and affective computing to create more human-like and personalized interactions between humans and artificial companions.