Rashmi Robot

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/rashmi-robot

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the robot designation?Lip-syncing humanoid robot
2. What is the lead developer?Ranjit Shrivastava
3. How does Rashmi know what to say?Rashmi listens to sound, breaks it into tiny parts called phonemes, and then moves its mouth to match those sounds in real time.
4. Why is Rashmi's lip‑syncing special?Rashmi can move her mouth and face just right while she speaks, which helps her look more natural and friendly, making it easier for people to understand and trust her.

Humanoid Robot: A robot designed to mimic the physical form and capabilities of a human being.
Lip-syncing: The synchronization of a robot's facial movements, particularly the mouth, with pre-recorded or live audio.
Expressive AI: Artificial intelligence systems designed to understand, interpret, and generate human-like expressions and emotions.
Human-Robot Interaction (HRI): A field of study focused on the design, development, and use of robots that interact with humans.