A school in Kerala introduces India’s first AI teacher robot, ‘Iris’, developed in collaboration with Makerlabs Edutech, aiming to revolutionize education.
Features of Iris:
- Developed under the Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) project initiated by NITI Aayog.
- Equipped with an in-built voice assistant and powered by an Intel chipset.
- Utilizes an Android app interface for personalized learning experiences.
- Capable of understanding and speaking different languages and solving complex problems.
Introduction of Iris on Social Media:
Makerlabs Edutech introduced Iris on Instagram, highlighting its groundbreaking features and commitment to innovation.
Iris in Action:
- Seen interacting with students in a classroom setting.
- Described as becoming ‘closest pals’ with students at KTCT Higher Secondary School, demonstrating its potential impact on education.
Tech Leaders’ Perspectives:
- Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates believes AI will revolutionize education.
- Gates anticipates AI-driven chatbots recognizing users’ learning styles and personalizing content to enhance engagement and understanding.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- What is the name of India’s first AI teacher robot?
- A) Siri
- B) Iris
- C) Alexa
- D) Cortana
- Answer: B) Iris
- Under which project was Iris developed?
- A) NITI Aayog Educational Initiative
- B) Makerlabs Edutech Project
- C) Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) project
- D) Kerala Education Reform Program
- Answer: C) Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) project
- Which social media platform was used for introducing Iris?
- A) Facebook
- B) Twitter
- C) Instagram
- D) LinkedIn
- Answer: C) Instagram
- What is one of the features of Iris mentioned in the passage?
- A) Equipped with a coffee maker
- B) Powered by solar energy
- C) Capable of understanding and speaking multiple languages
- D) Restricted to only one subject teaching
- Answer: C) Capable of understanding and speaking multiple languages
- According to Bill Gates, what will AI-driven chatbots do in education?
- A) Replace human teachers entirely
- B) Customize content based on users’ learning styles
- C) Only focus on measuring users’ understanding
- D) Provide generic content to all users
- Answer: B) Customize content based on users’ learning styles