Silas Adekunle is a well-known robotics engineer from Nigeria who has received global acclaim for his groundbreaking robotics inventions. Due to his extraordinary skills and exceptional ability, he is now the world’s highest-paid robotics engineer at the age of 31.
Adekunle is attributed with creating the world’s first gaming robot and has been dubbed the world’s smartest robotics engineer.
He founded Reach Robotics, which specialises in the creation of advanced robotic technology for gaming and entertainment. In 2016, he created Mekamon, the world’s first intelligent gaming robot, which became wildly famous and sold over 500 units.
He has a First Class Honours degree in Robotics as well as an honours degree from the University of the West of England in Bristol. His contributions to robotics have won him numerous honours and awards, including a spot on Forbes Europe’s 30 Under 30: Technology list in 2018, as well as a spot on the Financial Times’ Top 100 Minority Ethnic Leaders in Technology list.
Silas Adekunle struck an exclusive agreement with Apple in 2017 to incorporate his innovative creation, Mekamon, into their products. Mekamon is a four-legged robot that can be controlled via a smartphone app and is designed especially for gaming. It can battle other Mekamons, acquire new skills, and develop its own distinct personality thanks to its artificial intelligence.
Mr. Adekunle’s groundbreaking work in robotics has garnered widespread acclaim and appreciation from industry experts and peers equally. Many young people have been inspired by his ingenuity, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit to seek jobs in robotics and artificial intelligence. He is a role model for future innovators and continues to test the limits of what is possible in robotics.
