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News: Kerala School Introduces IRIS: India's First AI Teacher Robot Redefining Education

 

What's in the news?

       A groundbreaking development in education has emerged from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram, where a school has introduced India's first AI teacher robot, Iris.

 

Key takeaways:

       Created by Maker Labs, this revolutionary robot, powered by generative AI, is set to redefine the learning landscape and push the boundaries of what's possible in education.

 

IRIS AI Robot:

       It is powered by Robotics and Generative AI technologies, Iris boasts a dedicated Intel processor and coprocessor for seamless performance.

       Its Android App interface allows users to control and interact with the robot, ensuring a personalized learning experience.

       It is not just a passive presence in the classroom but a dynamic voice assistant and interactive learning tool.

       It acts as an AI voice-controlled assistant, responding to user queries, providing explanations, and delivering educational content.

       It engages users in interactive learning experiences through personalized content generation, quizzes, and interactive activities.

       Equipped with a 4-wheel chassis, Iris can move freely within its environment, facilitating interaction with users and navigating through learning spaces.

       Its hands, featuring 5 DoF each, enable Iris to manipulate objects, perform demonstrations, and engage in hands-on learning activities.

       The robot can teach subjects from nursery to Class 12.

       The robot currently speaks three languages - English, Hindi and Malayalam.

       It is created by Maker Labs.