Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and IBM have partnered on an AI-powered initiative that helps students learn Chinese in an immersive, virtual environment. The China enables students to interact with avatars in smart rooms that recreate real-life environments in Mandarin Project, such as restaurants or markets. The technology can understand students’ words, answer questions and interpret gestures, which help keep the dialogue flowing.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and IBM have partnered on an AI-powered initiative that helps students learn Chinese in an immersive, virtual environment. The Mandarin Project enables students to interact with avatars in smart rooms that recreate real-life environments in China, such as restaurants or markets. The technology can understand students’ words, answer questions and interpret gestures, which help keep the dialogue flowing.