A school in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, is taking a revolutionary step in education with the introduction of AI teacher Iris. Developed in collaboration with Makerlabs Edutech, Iris is the first humanoid robot teacher in the state and possibly the entire country.
This innovation comes from KTCT Higher Secondary School, an initiative of the Kaduvayil Thangal Charitable Trust. Iris is part of the Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) project, a 2021 NITI Aayog initiative designed to promote extracurricular activities in schools.
The unveiling of Iris last month caused excitement. A video shared by Makerlabs on Instagram shows the capabilities of this multilingual AI teacher. Iris can answer complex questions on various topics, provide personal voice support and facilitate interactive learning experiences. For extra mobility, Iris is even equipped with wheels.
“Makerlabs Edutech is at the forefront of innovation and proudly unveils our latest creation, IRIS – the AI Teacher Robot, poised to redefine the learning landscape as we know it. IRIS embodies our commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible and inspiring confidence in even more groundbreaking innovations to come,” the post caption read.
This development marks a significant shift in Kerala's educational landscape. Iris has the potential to personalize learning, cater to different learning styles and make education more attractive to students.
Although the long-term impact remains to be seen, Iris certainly offers a glimpse into the future of education, where AI plays a supporting role in the classroom.
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