APRIL & the Tower of Techport

The APRIL AI Hub worked alongside children’s author and illustrator, Ramya Julian, to develop a children’s book for primary school children which aims to introduce students to the concepts of artificial intelligence (AI), electronics and innovation.

The use of AI is becoming an increasingly important topic, especially its use in education. Therefore, by making these concepts accessible, fun and engaging, we hope to inspire and educate a new generation of young people on how AI can be used to help us. Please read below for the blurb description of the book:

APRIL, the brilliant AI robot, lives in Techport, a city powered by incredible technology and vibrant ideas. As New Year’s Eve approaches, the Microchip Guardians ask APRIL to help them build a dazzling tower that will light up Techport for the New Year! Soon, APRIL and the Microchip Guardians create a marvel unlike anything Techport has ever seen. But when the city’s power source fails, it’s up to APRIL’s imagination – and a little teamwork – to save the day, and the New Year!

APRIL and the Tower of Techport is currently being distributed across schools in the UK with help from donors such as The Lindemann Trust and partnerships with UKESF and The Royal Academy of Engineering.

To get free copies of the APRIL and the Tower of Techport, please contact us at APRIL@ed.ac.uk.