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Artificial Intelligence has become one of the most talked-about trends in the field of technology in the past years and has touched all aspects of our lives, including education. As AI has made learning fun and easy, a Kerala school has introduced a humanoid as a teacher.
Named Iris, the humanoid was unveiled last month at KTCT Higher Secondary School in Thiruvananthapuram in collaboration with Makerlabs Edutech Private Limited. According to Makerlabs, Iris was built as part of the Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL), a 2021 NITI Aayog project to boost students’ extracurricular activities in schools.
Iris can speak three languages and also answer difficult questions, along with features including voice assistant, interactive learning, manipulation capabilities, and mobilities.
Sharing a video of Iris on Instagram, Makerlabs wrote, “With IRIS, we’ve set out to revolutionize education by harnessing the power of AI to create a truly personalized learning experience. By adapting to each student’s needs and preferences, IRIS empowers educators to deliver engaging and effective lessons like never before.”
Watch the video here:
Makerlabs says Iris is an “innovative voice assistant designed to aid in educational settings and DIY learning environments”. “Powered by the possibilities of Robotics and Generative AI technologies, this robot serves as a versatile teaching tool with interactive capabilities. Equipped with a dedicated Intel processor and a coprocessor for maneuvering tasks, the robot offers seamless performance and responsiveness. With its Android App interface, users can easily control and interact with the robot for a personalized learning experience,” it says on its website.
