In a groundbreaking move for education in Northeast India, Royal Global School introduced ‘Iris,’ an AI-powered humanoid teacher dressed in a traditional mekhela chador. On her first day, Iris captivated students with her detailed explanations and interactive teaching style.
“What is haemoglobin?” a curious student inquired. Iris, with her humanoid presence and traditional attire, attentively provided an intricate explanation, holding the class in rapt attention. This introduction of AI into the classroom generated palpable excitement among the students, who eagerly engaged with their new teacher.
Iris proved to be more than just a source of information. She answered questions from the syllabus and beyond with ease, enriching the student’s learning experience with detailed explanations and practical examples. The children were particularly delighted by Iris’s ability to perform gestures like handshakes, making learning both informative and enjoyable.
A teacher at Royal Global School observed, “The children are very excited and like this ‘teacher’ because she always has answers to their questions.” Iris’s voice-controlled assistant enables her to respond promptly to student queries, providing thorough explanations tailored to each question.
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Developed in collaboration with Makerlabs Edu-tech under the Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) project initiated by NITI Aayog, Iris represents a significant leap in integrating artificial intelligence into education. This initiative aligns with Royal Global School’s commitment to offering a holistic and technologically advanced education to its students.
The school aims to leverage Iris’s capabilities to personalize learning and accommodate diverse learning styles, thereby making education more engaging for students across the northeast region.
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