- Silas Adekunle is a Nigerian inventor and entrepreneur who created the world’s first intelligent gaming robot.
- He co-founded Reach Robotics, which combined augmented reality gaming with STEM education.
- Adekunle is regarded as the highest-paid robotics engineer after signing a deal with Apple Inc.
Silas Adekunle is a renowned Nigerian inventor and entrepreneur who has made significant contributions to the field of robotics engineering.
Early Life and Education
Born in Nigeria, Adekunle moved to the UK at 12 and pursued higher education, earning a first-class robotics degree and an honorary Doctor of Technology degree.
Career Highlights
Adekunle co-founded Reach Robotics, a UK-based company that developed MekaMon, a four-legged robot with lifelike movements. He successfully raised $12 million in investments and secured a major deal with Apple to sell MekaMon in the US and UK.
Awards and Recognition
Adekunle’s achievements have earned him global recognition, including being named one of the Financial Times’ “Top 100 Minority Ethnic Leaders in Technology” in 2018 and featuring on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Europe: Technology list in 2018.
Current Ventures
After Reach Robotics closed its doors in 2019, Adekunle focused on robotics education across Africa and founded Awarri, a company promoting AI and robotics technology on the continent. He also co-founded R.I., a company helping developers create cloud solutions to remotely manage robots, industrial systems, and IoT devices.
