Robin is a free, AI-powered mobile app that identifies birds in real-time using their songs and calls. Designed with accessibility in mind, the app supports hands-free use with voice commands and text-to-speech, making bird watching possible for visually impaired users and students in under-resourced classrooms. It also includes interactive educational features such as personalized bird forecasts and a built-in Chatbot assistant for bird-related questions.

Robin makes environmental education more inclusive by transforming outdoor spaces into accessible, sound-based classrooms. It empowers all learners, especially those with disabilities or limited resources, to connect with nature through place-based, inquiry-driven learning. I use the Robin app during our quiet journaling time outside. I love it because I don’t have to be an expert but this allows students to ask me about the bird they are hearing and we can use the app together. 

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