Meet Iris –India’s First Saree-Clad AI Robot Teacher

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Thiruvananthapuram-based KTCT Higher Secondary School is now home to a GenAI-powered saree-clad robot teacher, called Iris.

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Thiruvananthapuram-based KTCT Higher Secondary School is now home to a GenAI-powered saree-clad robot teacher, called Iris. The brainchild behind this robot is Kochi-based edtech startup, Makerlabs.

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Robot Teacher's Capabilities

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Startup's Statement Post

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How Does Iris Interact With Students

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Hands On Learning

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Learn more about India’s First Saree-Clad AI Robot Teacher Iris

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