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Teen Coder Builds AI Parent to Boost Study Habits
1 Sep
Summary
- A 13-year-old student developed an AI study assistant.
- The AI app monitors students and alerts parents of distractions.
- She earned 18,000 yuan by developing the AI product.
A remarkable 13-year-old student from China, Zhu Shuhan, has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) study assistant named Zai Chang, which translates to 'On Site'. Without prior coding knowledge, she created this application to help parents supervise their children's study habits and encourage better concentration among students.
The Zai Chang app functions by using a camera to monitor students. If it detects a child is distracted or using a mobile device, it alerts the parent. Zhu Shuhan conceived the idea because she and her classmates often struggled with self-discipline and focus while studying due to busy parents or personal distractions.
Her innovative AI product garnered significant recognition, earning her third prize and 5,000 yuan at a national AI product marketing competition in Hangzhou. Ultimately, Zhu Shuhan earned a total of 18,000 yuan (approximately US$2,600) from her product at the competition, where winners were determined by their earnings. She emphasized that her app is designed to be a gentle support system, fostering improvement rather than acting as a harsh critic.
