Kerala School Makes History With India's First AI Teacher "Iris"
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Iris can answer complex questions across various subjects, providing personalised voice assistance and facilitating interactive learning experiences.
A school in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, is taking a revolutionary step in education with the introduction of AI teacher, Iris. Developed in collaboration with Makerlabs Edutech, Iris is the first humanoid robot teacher in the state and possibly the entire country.
This innovation comes from KTCT Higher Secondary School, an initiative by the Kaduvayil Thangal Charitable Trust. Iris is part of the Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) project, a 2021 NITI Aayog initiative designed to boost extracurricular activities in schools.
The unveiling of Iris last month generated excitement. A video shared by Makerlabs on Instagram showcases the capabilities of this multilingual AI teacher. Iris can answer complex questions across various subjects, providing personalised voice assistance and facilitating interactive learning experiences. For added mobility, Iris even comes equipped with wheels.
