Kerala School Introduces Iris: The AI-Powered Humanoid Teacher
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Kerala school introduces Iris, a humanoid teacher. |
| Location | KTCT Higher Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. |
| Developed by | Makerlabs Edutech Private Limited. |
| Initiative | Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) project by NITI Aayog (launched in 2021). |
| Key Features | - Multi-language communication (3 languages). |
| - Voice assistance and interactive learning. | |
| - Manipulation and mobility (wheeled base). | |
| - Robotics integrated with generative AI (Intel processor + coprocessor). | |
| - User-friendly Android app interface. | |
| Objective | To make learning interactive, engaging, and accessible. |
| Significance | First AI-powered teacher in Kerala's educational institutions. |
| Kerala Facts | - Capital: Thiruvananthapuram. |
| - Chief Minister: Pinarayi Vijayan. | |
| - Population (2018): 3.46 crores. | |
| - Districts: 14. | |
| - State Fish: Green chromide. | |
| - State Flower: Golden shower tree. |