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{{short description|Nigerian technology entrepreneur}} |
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| name = Silas Adekunle |
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| birth_place = Nigeria |
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| alma_mater = [[University of the West of England]] |
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| known_for = Co-founder and former CEO, Reach Robotics |
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'''Silas Adekunle''' is a Nigerian inventor and technology [[Entrepreneurship|entrepreneur]] known for creating the world's first intelligent gaming robot. |
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| ⚫ | <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-africa-45994287/nigerian-inventor-silas-adekunle-creates-mekamon-gaming-robots|title=Nigerian inventor Silas Adekunle creates MekaMon gaming robots|publisher=[[BBC]] Africa|date=October 29, 2018}}</ref>practice gaming and Internet protocol upgrade in high programmed language; deals with high resolution-dimensional designs that has high grade definition |
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He earned a first class degree in robotics from the University of the West of England<ref>{{cite news|URL=https://guardian.ng/life/silas-adekunle-the-smartest-gaming-guru-in-the-world/|title=Silas Adekunle: The Smartest Gaming Guru In The World|publisher=The Guardian|date=September 17, 2018|author=Njideka Agbo|accessdate=February 10, 2018}}</ref> |
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== Professional life == |
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Adekunle co-founded and was the [[CEO]] of Reach Robotics, a UK-based [[augmented reality]] gaming company that created [[robot]]s for gaming and [[Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics|STEM]] education.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.govamedia.com/2017/12/27/silas-adekunle-founder-reach-robotics-secured-deal-apple-sell-mekamons/|title=Nigerian Tech entrepreneur Silas Adekunle secured deal with Apple to sell gaming robot MekaMon - Gova-Media|date=2017-12-27|work=Gova-Media|access-date=2018-09-15|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.blackenterprise.com/young-black-robotics-engineer-ceo-just-landed-sweet-deal-apple/|title=This Young Black Robotics Engineer and CEO Just Landed a Sweet Deal with Apple|date=2017-11-15|work=Black Enterprise|access-date=2018-09-15|language=en-US}}</ref> The startup developed a 4-legged robot with lifelike movement called MekaMon. |
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The system animated [[video game]] by combining [[robotics]] with augmented reality. Reach Robotics also developed an app, which controlled the MekaMon and acted as a portal to digital content. Adekunle received $12 million from investors, including London Venture Partners, allowing the company to expand to about 65 full-time employees at its peak.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Silas Adekunle|url=https://www.forbes.com/profile/silas-adekunle/|access-date=2020-09-17|website=Forbes|language=en}}</ref> |
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In 2018, Adekunle partnered with [[Apple Inc.|Apple]], signing an exclusive distribution deal to sell his product in both the United States and Britain.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Olson|first=Parmy|title=Meet The young Robotics entrepreneur who got a Dream Deal With Apple|language=en|work=Forbes|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/parmyolson/2018/01/25/meet-the-young-robotics-entrepreneur-who-got-a-dream-deal-with-apple/#3d385e131d23|access-date=2018-09-15}}</ref> Reach Robotics shut down on 2 September 2019 owing to "inherent challenges in the consumer robotics sector".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Reach Robotics shuts down|url=https://www.therobotreport.com/reach-robotics-shuts-down-consumer-business/|website=The Robot Report|date=3 September 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Reach Robotics - End of the Road|url=https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/reach-robotics-end-road-silas-adekunle|access-date=2020-09-17|website=www.linkedin.com|language=en}}</ref> Blueprint Lab, a robot manufacturing company adopts the name '[https://reachrobotics.com/ Reach Robotics]' in July 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-20 |title=Blueprint Lab Announces Plan to Adopt New Corporate Name! |url=https://reachrobotics.com/blog/blueprint-lab-adopts-new-name-reach-robotics/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=reachrobotics.com |language=en-AU}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | In November 2018, |
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Adekunle is now focused on using MekaMon to develop the Robotics education ecosystem across Africa and cloud infrastructure for industrial automation in the UK. He founded the company Awarri, which aims to enable the development and adaptation of advanced AI and robotics technology in Africa.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-11-25|title=Silas Adekunle, the world-renowned Robotics engineer, talks about his new firm, Awarri, and how he is planning to develop African kids in 'STEAM'|url=https://www.pulse.ng/bi/tech/silas-adekunle-is-building-new-young-tech-communities-for-africans-with-awarri-an-ai/k0mx179|access-date=2020-09-17|website=www.pulse.ng|language=en-US}}</ref> As so January 2020, Adekunle is also the co-founder and CEO of {{proper name|(R.I)}}. The company aims to help developers to quickly and securely implement the cloud infrastructure needed to remotely monitor, manage and control their robots, industrial automation and IOT devices. |
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== Honours == |
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| ⚫ | In November 2018, Adekunle was named to the [[Financial Times]]' list of the "Top 100 minority ethnic leaders in technology".<ref>{{Cite news|title=The UK's top 100 black and minority ethnic leaders in technology|url=https://www.ft.com/content/54a7e6c4-dddb-11e8-9f04-38d397e6661c|access-date=2018-11-26|website=Financial Times|date=14 November 2018 |language=en-GB}}</ref> In the same year, he was selected for the [[Forbes 30 Under 30]] Europe 2018: Technology list.<ref name=":1" /> |
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== Education and personal life == |
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Adekunle was born in [[Nigeria]] and moved to the UK when he was 12. He earned a first class degree in robotics and an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Technology from the [[University of the West of England, Bristol]].<ref>{{cite news|author=Njideka Agbo|date=September 17, 2018|title=Silas Adekunle: The Smartest Gaming Guru In The World|work=The Guardian|url=https://guardian.ng/life/silas-adekunle-the-smartest-gaming-guru-in-the-world/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Honorary degree awarded to Silas Adekunle - UWE Bristol: News Releases|url=https://info.uwe.ac.uk/news/uwenews/news.aspx?id=3835|access-date=2020-09-17|website=info.uwe.ac.uk}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 12:45, 26 June 2024
Silas Adekunle | |
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| Born | Nigeria |
| Alma mater | University of the West of England |
| Known for | Co-founder and former CEO, Reach Robotics |
Silas Adekunle is a Nigerian inventor and technology entrepreneur known for creating the world's first intelligent gaming robot.
[1]practice gaming and Internet protocol upgrade in high programmed language; deals with high resolution-dimensional designs that has high grade definition
Professional life
[edit]Adekunle co-founded and was the CEO of Reach Robotics, a UK-based augmented reality gaming company that created robots for gaming and STEM education.[2][3] The startup developed a 4-legged robot with lifelike movement called MekaMon. The system animated video game by combining robotics with augmented reality. Reach Robotics also developed an app, which controlled the MekaMon and acted as a portal to digital content. Adekunle received $12 million from investors, including London Venture Partners, allowing the company to expand to about 65 full-time employees at its peak.[4]
In 2018, Adekunle partnered with Apple, signing an exclusive distribution deal to sell his product in both the United States and Britain.[5] Reach Robotics shut down on 2 September 2019 owing to "inherent challenges in the consumer robotics sector".[6][7] Blueprint Lab, a robot manufacturing company adopts the name 'Reach Robotics' in July 2022.[8]
Adekunle is now focused on using MekaMon to develop the Robotics education ecosystem across Africa and cloud infrastructure for industrial automation in the UK. He founded the company Awarri, which aims to enable the development and adaptation of advanced AI and robotics technology in Africa.[9] As so January 2020, Adekunle is also the co-founder and CEO of (R.I). The company aims to help developers to quickly and securely implement the cloud infrastructure needed to remotely monitor, manage and control their robots, industrial automation and IOT devices.
Honours
[edit]In November 2018, Adekunle was named to the Financial Times' list of the "Top 100 minority ethnic leaders in technology".[10] In the same year, he was selected for the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe 2018: Technology list.[4]
Education and personal life
[edit]Adekunle was born in Nigeria and moved to the UK when he was 12. He earned a first class degree in robotics and an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Technology from the University of the West of England, Bristol.[11][12]
References
[edit]- ^ "Nigerian inventor Silas Adekunle creates MekaMon gaming robots". BBC Africa. October 29, 2018.
- ^ "Nigerian Tech entrepreneur Silas Adekunle secured deal with Apple to sell gaming robot MekaMon - Gova-Media". Gova-Media. 2017-12-27. Retrieved 2018-09-15.
- ^ "This Young Black Robotics Engineer and CEO Just Landed a Sweet Deal with Apple". Black Enterprise. 2017-11-15. Retrieved 2018-09-15.
- ^ a b "Silas Adekunle". Forbes. Retrieved 2020-09-17.
- ^ Olson, Parmy. "Meet The young Robotics entrepreneur who got a Dream Deal With Apple". Forbes. Retrieved 2018-09-15.
- ^ "Reach Robotics shuts down". The Robot Report. 3 September 2019.
- ^ "Reach Robotics - End of the Road". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2020-09-17.
- ^ "Blueprint Lab Announces Plan to Adopt New Corporate Name!". reachrobotics.com. 2022-07-20. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
- ^ "Silas Adekunle, the world-renowned Robotics engineer, talks about his new firm, Awarri, and how he is planning to develop African kids in 'STEAM'". www.pulse.ng. 2019-11-25. Retrieved 2020-09-17.
- ^ "The UK's top 100 black and minority ethnic leaders in technology". Financial Times. 14 November 2018. Retrieved 2018-11-26.
- ^ Njideka Agbo (September 17, 2018). "Silas Adekunle: The Smartest Gaming Guru In The World". The Guardian.
- ^ "Honorary degree awarded to Silas Adekunle - UWE Bristol: News Releases". info.uwe.ac.uk. Retrieved 2020-09-17.
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