IRIS: India's First AI Teacher Robot | 09 Mar 2024

Source: TOI

A school in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala has unveiled a groundbreaking innovation in education with the introduction of India’s first Generative Artificial Intelligence(AI) teacher robot named ‘Iris’. Developed in collaboration with Makerlabs Edutech, Iris aims to transform traditional teaching methods through personalised learning experiences for students.

  • Equipped with voice assistant and IRIS engages students in interactive learning activities.
  • IRIS responds to user queries, provides explanations, and delivers educational content through personalised interactions.
    • With a 4-wheel chassis and 5 degrees of freedom (DoF) movements, IRIS can move freely and engage in hands-on learning activities.
  • IRIS promises to enhance learning outcomes and inspire students in new ways, ushering in a future where AI complements traditional teaching methods.
    • Generative AI refers to deep-learning models that can generate high-quality text, images, and other content based on the data they were trained on.
  • In August 2023, India inaugurated its first-ever AI school in Kerala.

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