About Silas Adekunle
Silas Adekunle is a Nigerian-British robotics engineer, inventor, and technology entrepreneur recognised for his work at the intersection of robotics, artificial intelligence, and immersive technology systems. He is widely known for creating MekaMon, the world’s first intelligent gaming robot, which combines robotics with augmented reality.
He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Awarri, an African-focused AI company building multilingual language models, data infrastructure, and robotics systems designed to accelerate AI development across the continent.
Silas has consistently focused on a core mission: enabling Africa not just to consume advanced technology, but to actively build and export frontier AI systems globally.
Key Work & Contributions
1. MekaMon (Reach Robotics)
Silas co-founded Reach Robotics, where he created MekaMon, a globally recognised robotic gaming platform that merged physical robotics with digital gameplay.
2. Awarri (AI Infrastructure Company)
At Awarri, Silas leads the development of:
- Multilingual large language models (LLMs)
- AI data infrastructure platforms
- Robotics and AI education programmes
- Machine learning systems tailored for African contexts
Awarri is actively involved in building Nigeria’s AI ecosystem capacity, including datasets, annotation systems, and foundational AI models.
3. AI & Robotics Ecosystem Development
He is also involved in broader efforts around:
- AI governance discussions
- Robotics education in Africa
- Talent development for AI engineering and data systems
Career Highlights
- Co-founder & CEO, Awarri
- Founder, Reach Robotics (MekaMon creator)
- Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree (Technology)
- Recognised globally for robotics innovation
- Speaker on AI governance and frontier technology
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