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Bolt Assistants for Students | June 2024
Bolt Assistants for Students | June 2024
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Written by Michael Stephenson
Updated over 5 months ago

Overview

Bolt Assistants for Students represent the next evolution of our AI-powered chatbot capabilities. While BoltBot has served as an effective single assistant, Bolt Assistants provides a suite of specialized digital assistants, each with unique knowledge and skills.

This enhancement allows for more personalized and human-like interactions, closely mirroring real-life support scenarios.


Details

  • Seamless Transition
    All features of BoltBot, such as Skills, Handoff, and Knowledge Base retrieval, are now part of Bolt Assistants.

  • Multiple Assistants
    Deploy multiple assistants of nine different types:

    • Academic Advisor

    • Career Advisor

    • Financial Aid Advisor

    • Common App Advisor

    • Admissions Advisor (with subtypes)

      • Undergraduate

      • Graduate

      • Continuing Education

      • International

      • Domestic

    • Campus Life Advisor

    • Peer Advisor

    • Alumni Advisor

    • Athletics Advisor

  • Teams
    Create groups of assistants to control their activity using condition filters for Page URL, Path URL, UTM Parameters, and Conversation Channel.

  • Customizable Skills
    Control which skills each assistant can use, such as starting applications or registering for events.

  • Skill Permissions
    Customize permissions based on enabled skills, such as which applications can be started or which events can be registered.

  • Personalization Options
    Set custom greetings, avatars (uploaded or AI-generated), and conversation starters.

  • Knowledge Base Access
    Define the level of access each assistant has to the knowledge base.

  • Real-life Interaction Model
    Designed to emulate real-life interactions where specialists handle specific queries, enhancing the personal feel of support.


Benefit

Bolt Assistants offer a highly customizable and specialized support system that enhances user engagement and satisfaction. By allowing multiple assistants to handle different tasks and queries, institutions can provide more accurate and efficient support, improving the overall experience for students and staff. Additionally, the introduction of Teams allows for precise control over where and when each assistant is active, ensuring tailored and contextually relevant support. The ability to have multiple assistants of each type, including specialized subtypes for admissions, ensures comprehensive coverage for diverse student needs.

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