Rori

• Accessible via WhatsApp on low-cost smartphones
• Conversational interface delivering micro-lessons in mathematics
• Adaptive practice questions and automatic repeat for errors
• Supports multiple languages and regional contexts
• Built for low-bandwidth environments and offline-friendly interactions
• Empathetic chatbot responses that build confidence and meta-cognition
• Free to students in partner schools and regions
• Tracks student progress and provides personalised feedback
• Educator dashboards for monitoring usage and impact
• Designed for rapid rollout and scalability across schools

Rori is a modern AI-tutoring platform built specifically to support mathematics learning for students in underserved regions. By connecting via WhatsApp instead of requiring dedicated apps or high-end devices, Rori enables wide accessibility through basic smartphones and low internet usage. The system offers short focused lessons that guide students step by step through problems, sometimes repeating practice until mastery is reached or offering alternate questions when difficulties arise. Alongside delivering content, Rori simulates a conversational tutor—asking about how students feel, encouraging persistence, and adapting to each learner’s pace and context.

Designed with human-centred design principles and refined through deployment across multiple schools in Ghana and Sierra Leone, Rori is optimised for local relevance, language accessibility and scale. It handles large volumes of students while being free to users and supported by its operating organisation. The tutor not only addresses mathematics proficiency but also supports learners’ confidence by providing a friendly, responsive interface rather than a cold one.

Because the tool is free and uses existing messaging platforms, it lowers barriers to participation significantly. Schools and partners can deploy it with minimal setup, giving students on-demand access to personalised math practice anytime. For regions where high-quality tutoring is limited, Rori offers an impactful alternative that can complement classroom instruction and help improve learning outcomes at scale. This makes it a strong example of how AI can be applied for educational equity and real-world impact.