Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala: A school in Kerala is taking what may be called a revolutionary step towards revamping education with the introduction of Iris, claimed to be the first-ever AI teacher robot in the state.
The KTCT Higher Secondary School, a venture of the Kaduvayil Thangal Charitable Trust, unveiled Iris last month in collaboration with Makerlabs Edutech Private Limited.The Iris robot is designed to be more than just a robot. Built as part of the Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) project by NITI Aayog, Iris is equipped to answer complex questions across various subjects in three different languages. It can also provide personalized voice assistance and facilitate interactive learning experiences.

Makerlabs Edutech, the developers behind Iris, describe it as “a versatile teaching tool featuring interactive capabilities” akin to human teachers. The robot utilizes a powerful Intel processor and coprocessor for seamless operation. Additionally, students can interact with Iris through a user-friendly Android App interface, allowing for a customized learning journey.
After it was launched in the KTCT Higher Secondary School, the tech company shared a video on Instagram with details of the AI teacher, Iris.
The introduction of Iris signifies a major leap forward in education technology. This innovative approach has the potential to redefine the learning landscape and make education not just informative, but also fun and engaging for students across Kerala.