Silas Adekunle is a Nigerian-British robotics engineer, inventor, and entrepreneur, well-known for his ground-breaking work at the intersection of robotics and artificial intelligence. As the co-founder and former CEO of Reach Robotics, Silas made history by creating MekaMon, the world’s first intelligent gaming robot that combined lifelike robotics with augmented reality. This pioneering product redefined interactive entertainment and STEM education by blending the virtual and physical worlds in a way never seen before. With its lifelike movements and responsive capabilities, MekaMon became a sensation and secured an exclusive distribution deal with Apple.

Driven by his passion for leveraging technology to empower people and reshape industries, Silas has transitioned his focus to broader applications of AI and robotics in scientific research and industrial automation. As the CEO and co-founder of Reach Industries, he is now leading the development of Lumi, a visual intelligence platform for science automation.

In addition to his work in the robotics and scientific sectors, Silas is committed to driving innovation and educational development in Africa. Through Awarri, a company he founded, Silas is leading the development and adoption of frontier technology to bridge the gap, harness technology to solve real-world problems and inspire a new generation of African innovators.

Silas Adekunle has been recognized for his groundbreaking work in robotics and technology. He was named in Forbes' "30 Under 30 Technology” both in Europe and Africa, listed among the "Top 100 Minority Ethnic Leaders in Technology" by the Financial Times and recognised by the “Maserati 100” List.