In a groundbreaking move, a school in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, has taken a giant leap into the future of education by incorporating Iris, India’s first robotic AI teacher, into its curriculum. This innovative step, made possible through a collaboration with Makerlabs Edutech, positions the Kaduvayil Thangal Charitable Trust’s KTCT Higher Secondary School at the forefront of educational innovation.
Iris was introduced as part of the Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) project by NITI Aayog in 2021, aimed at bolstering extracurricular learning within the school setting. The excitement surrounding Iris’s deployment was palpable, with Makerlabs Edutech sharing a video on Instagram that highlighted the robot’s ability to communicate in multiple languages and respond to complex questions across a broad range of subjects. Additionally, Iris is equipped with wheels, enhancing its mobility and allowing for dynamic interaction with students.
The introduction of Iris heralds a significant shift in the educational landscape of Kerala, with the potential to make learning more engaging, personalized, and adaptable to different learning preferences. Makerlabs Edutech has expressed pride in this venture, viewing Iris as a testament to their commitment to innovation and a harbinger of more groundbreaking advancements in the field of educational technology.
While the long-term implications of AI in education are still unfolding, the adoption of Iris by a Kerala school presents an intriguing peek into a future where artificial intelligence could play an integral role in augmenting classroom learning experiences.
