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Meet Iris - South Africa's First AI Robot

Meet Iris - South Africa's First AI Robot

Author: By Independent Bugle Reporter
Date: 2026-04-30

Hluhluwe-born inventor Thando Gumede brought the MTN KZN MCT Summit to a standstill when she unveiled IRIS - South Africa's first homegrown AI robot. In an exclusive sit-down with our editor Kasia Yoko, Gumede spoke about the audacity it takes to build the future from KwaZulu-Natal, the long road from concept to creation, and why she believes Africa's greatest innovations have yet to come. IRIS is not just a robot. She is proof that world-class ingenuity thrives right here at home.