As a voice assistant, Iris helps students with interactive learning, navigation, and mobility.
Artificial intelligence has become one of the hottest trends in technology over the past few years, impacting every aspect of our lives, including education. As AI makes learning fun and easy, schools in Kerala have introduced humanoids as teachers.
The humanoid robot, named Iris, was unveiled last month at KTCT High School in Thiruvananthapuram in collaboration with Makerlabs Edutech Private Limited. Makerlabs said Iris was built as part of Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL), a 2021 NITI Aayog project to promote extra-curricular activities of students in schools.
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Iris speaks three languages and can answer even the toughest questions, along with features such as voice assistant, interactive learning, controls, and mobility.
While sharing a video of Iris on Instagram, Makerlabs wrote: By adapting to each student's needs and preferences, IRIS enables educators to deliver engaging and effective lessons like never before. ”
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Makerlabs says Iris is an “innovative voice assistant designed to support educational and DIY learning environments.” “Harnessing the potential of robotics and generative AI technology, this robot serves as a versatile educational tool with interactive capabilities. Equipped with a dedicated Intel processor and a coprocessor for manipulation tasks, the robot “It provides seamless performance and responsiveness. The Android app interface allows users to easily control and interact with the robot for a personalized learning experience,” the company's website states. Masu.
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Date first uploaded: May 3, 2024 10:49 IST
