Revolutionizing Education in India: Kerala School Introduces Iris, the Country’s First AI Teacher Robot

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VIEW: Kerala school debuts a new robot educator, driven by Gen AI and an Intel SoC

A learning institution in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, has rolled out the first AI robot educator in India. This robot, named Iris, was developed by Maker Labs using generative AI. Iris can teach a range of subjects from kindergarten to 12th Grade and currently communicates in English, Hindi, and Malayalam.

A pioneering initiative that could potentially transform the Indian education system has been taken by a school in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, with the introduction of the nation's inaugural AI robotic teacher. The robot, named Iris, was developed by Maker Labs using generative AI technology.

Maker Labs declared a significant achievement on Instagram, revealing IRIS, India's inaugural AI teaching robot that utilizes generative AI. The firm conveyed its ambition to revolutionize education by using AI to produce customized learning experiences. Iris allows teachers to provide engaging and impactful lessons customized to each student's requirements and preferences in a way that was not possible before.

A video posted on social media reveals a robot being presented on stage at KTCT Higher Secondary School in Kerala, demonstrating interactions with students in the classroom. Dr K Rajeev, the Director of the Space Physics Laboratory (SPL) at VSSC, introduced Iris. The video emphasizes how rapidly the AI-powered teacher has bonded with the students at KTCT Higher Secondary School.

The AI Education Robot, Iris, is not merely a passive spectator in a learning environment but an immersive educational partner, utilizing advanced Robotics and Generative AI technologies. Iris, furnished with a specialized Intel processor and a secondary processor, delivers seamless performance. The intuitive Android App interface allows users to effortlessly interact and manage the device, ensuring a personalized educational experience.

Iris was developed under the umbrella of the Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL), a 2021 initiative by NITI Aayog aimed at enhancing students' non-academic activities in schools.

Operating as an AI voice assistant, Iris answers user questions, provides clarifications, and offers educational material.

Moreover, Iris's hands, which have five degrees of freedom each, allow it to manipulate items, carry out demonstrations, and engage in practical learning activities.

Iris also features a 4-wheel base, enabling her to move around in her surroundings with ease. This enhances her ability to interact with users and navigate through spaces smoothly.

Iris has the ability to instruct students from preschool all the way up to 12th grade, and presently converses in three languages: English, Hindi, and Malayalam. There are intentions to grow its language proficiency to include more than 20 languages. Additionally, Iris has the technology to screen and block unsuitable content related to drugs and violence, thus fostering a safe and favourable educational atmosphere.

The launch of Iris indicates a major step forward in the integration of technology with education, holding out the potential to enhance educational results and motivate students in innovative ways. As schools and universities adapt to the digital age, groundbreaking solutions like Iris provide a sneak peek into the future of education. Here, AI-powered tools will be used alongside conventional teaching techniques, creating a more engaging and efficient learning atmosphere.

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