Revolutionising Education: Meet MILKYWAY, India’s First AI Tablet
With the launch of the Milkyway tablet by Epic Foundation, a new age of “designed in India’’ technology catered to school children’s educational needs has begun. The Milkyway tablet is the first device designed entirely in India to be repairable and upgraded, setting a standard for sustainability and innovation, according to Ajai Chowdhry, chairman of the Epic Foundation.
Altering Sustainability and Affordability
A significant step toward resolving the environmental effects of electronic waste and the financial hurdles associated with educational technology is the introduction of the milkyway tablet. Mr. Chowdhry asserts that the repairability aspect of the tablet is an essential step in minimising the total cost of ownership and e-waste, which is vital considering the high failure rates of state-funded tablets used in schools.
Collaborative Competence for Greater Impact
The Milkyway tablet, which was developed in partnership with VVDN, MediaTek, and CoRover.ai, features BharatGPT and Bhashini, demonstrating an inclusive approach to technology that strives to serve a varied audience. This partnership highlights the tablet’s potential to accommodate a wide range of linguistic variety and educational needs.
Regional Manufacturing and Upcoming Plans
The fact that companies like VVDN and UTL are producing the tablet under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme is evidence of the expanding manufacturing capabilities in India. Although domestic value addition is now around 50%, this is expected to rise as India’s network of component suppliers grows.
Features and Technical Details
The Milkyway tablet has an 8-inch IPS display with a resolution of 800x1280 and is powered by a MediaTek 8766A processor. It also has 64GB of extendable internal storage and up to 4GB of RAM. It has an 8MP rear camera, 3MP front camera, and a 5,100mAh replaceable battery. It runs Google’s Android 13. The tablet has bluetooth 5.0 and 4G LTE compatibility, making it suitable for both educational and non educational uses.
Sturdiness and Right to Repair
The Milkyway tablet’s dedication to durability and the ability to heal itself is one of its most notable qualities. Mr. Chowdhry emphasised that the Milkyway is built to endure up to five years, unlike its rivals, and that component prices are set fairly to enable repairs to be made anywhere in the nation.
Price and Availability
The Milkyway tablet, which retails for Rs.9,900 and offers financing options, is designed to be an affordable option for both individual learners and educational institutions. The marketing and post-purchase support will be handled by Iris Waves, guaranteeing a flawless customer experience. The Milkyway tablet is expected to have a big impact on the Indian educational technology market, with 12,000 devices already ordered.
FAQ
Q: What is a Milkyway Tablet?
A: Milkyway is the first designed in India Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled, indigenously manufactured education tablet.
