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

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VIEW: A Kerala-based school unveils a new robotic educator, fueled by Gen AI and Intel SoC

A school located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, has unveiled India's inaugural AI robotic instructor. Iris, as the robot is named, is a creation of Maker Labs and is built on generative AI. Iris can teach a range of subjects from preschool to grade 12, and currently converses in English, Hindi, and Malayalam.

In a pioneering step that could transform education in India, a school in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, has introduced the nation's first AI robotic teacher. The robot, named Iris, was developed by Maker Labs using generative AI technology.

Maker Labs revealed on Instagram that they have reached a significant achievement: the launch of IRIS, the first AI teaching robot in India built on generative AI. The company shared its aspiration to revolutionize the education sector by using AI to create customized learning experiences. Iris provides teachers the ability to offer captivating and efficient lessons that are adapted to each student's unique needs and preferences, a feature unprecedented in the field.

A clip circulated on social media unveils a robot on the stage of KTCT Higher Secondary School in Kerala, demonstrating interactions with pupils in the classroom. Dr K Rajeev, who heads the Space Physics Laboratory (SPL) of VSSC, introduced Iris. The video emphasizes how the AI instructor has rapidly turned into a beloved friend of the students at KTCT Higher Secondary School.

The Artificial Intelligence Teaching Robot, Iris, is not just a passive watcher in the educational setting. It's an engaging educational ally, driven by the most recent innovations in Robotics and Generative AI. With a dedicated Intel processor and a secondary processor, Iris guarantees a flawless operation. Its easy-to-use Android App interface allows users to easily navigate and interact, ensuring a customized learning experience.

Iris was constructed as a component of the Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL), a project initiated by NITI Aayog in 2021 to enhance student's after-school activities.

As an AI voice assistant, Iris answers user questions, provides clarifications, and shares educational material.

Furthermore, Iris's hands, which each have 5 degrees of freedom, allow it to manipulate items, carry out demonstrations, and engage in practical learning activities.

Iris has a four-wheel base that grants her the ability to move around freely in the environment where she's stationed. This makes it easy for her to interact with people and navigate through areas without any difficulty.

Iris has the ability to instruct students from preschool to 12th grade and currently interacts in three languages – English, Hindi, and Malayalam. There are plans to broaden its language skills to more than 20 languages. Additionally, Iris has features to filter content, making sure that any unsuitable material concerning drugs and violence is prevented, fostering a secure and suitable educational surrounding.

The advent of Iris represents a major step forward in the integration of technology and education, promising to enhance learning results and stimulate students in unique ways. As schools and universities welcome the digital age, inventions such as Iris provide a peek into the future of education. Here, AI-powered tools supplement conventional teaching techniques, creating a more engaging and efficient learning atmosphere.

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