Brilla AI
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AI contestant developed to compete in the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) in Ghana, showcasing speech and reasoning capabilities.
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Introduction
Brilla AI is an artificial intelligence contestant built by the NSMQ AI Grand Challenge team in Ghana. The tool is designed to compete in the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), a popular science competition for secondary schools. Brilla AI uses real-time speech recognition, natural language reasoning, and text-to-speech to listen to quiz questions, figure out the answers, and speak them out loud.
Main Features
Brilla AI demonstrates cutting-edge real-time AI reasoning. Here is a detailed look at each capability.
Real-Time Speech-to-Text
The Real-Time Speech-to-Text module listens to the quizmaster's voice and transcribes the science questions instantly. The system must handle varying speaking speeds, background audience noise, and Ghanaian English accents. It processes the audio stream continuously and delivers the final transcription within 1.5 seconds of the question being completed. The accuracy of this module is critical because even a single misheard word in a physics question can lead to the wrong formula being applied and a wrong answer.
Math and Science Reasoning Engine
The Math and Science Reasoning Engine is the brain of Brilla AI. It takes the transcribed question text and determines what type of problem it is: a mathematical equation, a physics calculation, a chemistry reaction, or a biology fact recall. For math problems, it parses the numbers and operators, sets up the equation, and solves it step by step. For chemistry questions, it balances equations and applies stoichiometry rules. For physics, it identifies the relevant formula, substitutes the given values, and calculates the result. The engine covers the full WAEC secondary school curriculum.
Accented Text-to-Speech
The Accented Text-to-Speech module speaks the answer out loud using a natural Ghanaian accent so it is easily understood by the audience and judges. The voice engine is calibrated to produce clear pronunciation of scientific terms, mathematical values, and chemical element names. It adjusts speaking speed based on the complexity of the answer. Short factual answers are delivered quickly, while multi-step solutions are spoken at a measured pace to allow the judges to follow the reasoning.
Fast Search Integration
The Fast Search Integration module scans local curriculum datasets to find scientific formulas, constants, and facts in under two seconds. When the reasoning engine identifies that a question requires a specific formula like the ideal gas law or the quadratic formula, the search module retrieves it instantly. The knowledge base covers over 3,000 formulas, constants, and factual entries from the Ghanaian secondary school science syllabus. This ensures the AI never needs to memorise formulas but can look them up reliably at competition speed.
Interactive Quiz Dashboard
The Interactive Quiz Dashboard displays the solved steps of each question to help observers see how the AI reached its answer. Each step of the calculation is shown in sequence, with the formula, substituted values, intermediate results, and final answer clearly laid out. Teachers and students can use this dashboard as a learning tool to understand problem-solving methodology. The dashboard also shows a confidence score for each answer, indicating how certain the AI is about its response.
Capability Overview
| Capability | Speed | Accuracy | Curriculum Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speech-to-Text | Under 1.5 seconds | 90%+ for Ghanaian accents | N/A |
| Math Reasoning | Under 3 seconds | 88%+ | Full WAEC maths |
| Science Reasoning | Under 3 seconds | 85%+ | Physics, Chemistry, Biology |
| Formula Search | Under 2 seconds | 99% recall | 3,000+ entries |
| Voice Output | Real-time | Clear pronunciation | Scientific terms |
Performance Overview
Performance Metrics
Pricing
| Access | Cost |
|---|---|
| Educational Use | Free for schools and universities |
| Research Collaboration | Free partnership options |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Brilla AI? An AI contestant that answers science and math quiz questions in real-time.
- Does it compete in real quizzes? Yes, it has been demonstrated in mock NSMQ events.
- Can I use it for my school? Schools can partner with the team to use it as a teaching aid.
- Who built Brilla AI? Ghanaian and international researchers from the NSMQ AI Grand Challenge.
- Does it require internet? Yes, the reasoning engine requires cloud servers.
- What subjects does it know? High school Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics.
- Does the voice sound natural? Yes, calibrated with a Ghanaian accent.
- Is it open source? Some research models and datasets are shared with academics.
- Can it solve university-level math? Currently optimized for the secondary school syllabus.
- How do I contact the developers? Through the NSMQ AI Grand Challenge research portal.
Conclusion
Brilla AI showcases the potential of artificial intelligence in African education. To learn more, visit the research updates or contact the NSMQ AI Challenge team.