Originally conceived as a classroom chatroom where AI Agents could assist students in understanding CS fundamentals, Moobius was built to shift AI’s role from an adversary to an ally. Instead of professors policing AI-assisted plagiarism, the platform aimed to integrate AI into the learning process—offering real-time explanations and shaping teaching strategies through interactive group discussions.

After implementing all the essential features requested by educators and launching the MVP, students began using Moobius for basic Q&A, but mostly within the confines of class time—engagement remained functional yet limited. This led us to a key question: how can we enhance AI-driven group interactions to foster deeper participation while maintaining both educational value and student interest?