In many schools, technology is still used mainly for basic learning support. Inspired by the Industry 4.0 revolution, a team of students set out to change that — by building a physical robot integrated with an AI-based chatbot. The robot can assist teachers and students in quickly accessing lesson-related information, make learning more interactive and enjoyable, and act as a friendly classroom companion capable of recognising emotions and responding to users’ moods.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The robot combines AI, IoT and voice recognition to enable natural, two-way communication. Built on the Yolo:Bit programmable board with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, it uses a chatbot engine with natural language processing to generate conversational responses across multiple subjects — from Math and Science to English. The hardware includes a mini-computer, touchscreen interface, 4G SIM module, power board and sensors. The system can also monitor classroom conditions such as temperature and lighting, and can be controlled via smartphone. Students program multi-topic responses themselves, making the robot a versatile educational assistant that can help with homework, answer questions and interact in a friendly, engaging way.
