He’s the ultimate science teacher. History’s most brilliant physicist brought back to life, promising to unlock the mysteries of his subject. He’s approachable too, with twinkly eyes and a mischievous Teutonic lilt.
This is Digital Einstein, a chatbot that recreates the great man’s face and voice. The AI-powered virtual Albert can set quizzes, answer questions and even offer opinions – just ask him if he thinks the Earth is flat.
This is the product of an international collaboration involving teams in Europe, the US and New Zealand. The voice element has been provided by Aflorithmic, a Barcelona-based company whose COO, Matthias Lehmann, sees education as a key use case.