Hyderabad firm launches handheld home learning device

Updated on: Wednesday, March 09, 2011

City-based Edutor Technologies has launched what it claims is India's first handheld home learning device for students.
The device, Edutor Advantage e40, is designed to give students a measurable home learning advantage, Edutor Technologies Chief Executive Officer Ram Gollamudi told.

"Advantage e40 user interface is very intuitive and easy to use for children (aged 7 to 15 years). The touchscreen device is preloaded with a student's class-specific, curriculum-aligned content, with an option to upgrade as the student moves to higher classes," he said.

In addition to subjects like maths, science, social studies and English, the device -- launched yesterday -- also features information on extra-curricular activities like the basics of cricket, yoga, karate and spoken English, besides other general knowledge topics.

"Our intent is to offer a completely out-of-box home-grown solution which will become a perfect home learning tool for students and supplements what is being taught in the class in an effective manner," Gollamudi said.

Advantage e40 enables students to practice tests, make assessment of their progress and take corrective action to sharpen their learning outcomes, the CEO said.

The device, which costs around Rs 1,650, is currently designed for CBSE students (from Classes 3 to 10).

"We expect to release the versions for ICSE, IGCSE, SSC (state boards) students in the coming few months and expect to earn revenue of Rs 25-30 crore in the next academic year," Gollamudi said.

Hyderabad firm launches handheld home learning device

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