Nigerian-American Develops World's First Braid-Assist Robot

Yinka Ogunbiyi, a Nigerian-American Harvard graduate, has developed the world's first braid-assist robot. This innovation aims to revolutionize the hair braiding process.

24 Jul, 15:43 — 24 Jul, 17:29

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This story highlights innovation in the beauty technology sector and celebrates the achievements of a Nigerian-American in STEM. The development of a braid-assist robot could revolutionize hair braiding services, offering efficiency and consistency to salons globally.

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Yinka Ogunbiyi is a Nigerian-American Harvard graduate
She developed HaloBraid, the world's first braid-assist robot
HaloBraid has secured $7 million in seed funding

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Yinka Ogunbiyi is a Nigerian-American Harvard graduate

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HaloBraid is the world's first braid-assist robot

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HaloBraid has secured $7 million in seed funding

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HaloBraid has attracted over 7,000 salons

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HaloBraid is a patented braid-assist robot

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HaloBraid has attracted over 7,000 salons

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Yinka Ogunbiyi is a biomechanical engineer

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punch-ngcentercenteroptimisticMostly Factualcelebratory, focuses on achievement and success

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Both outlets present the story in a celebratory and informative manner, focusing on the achievement and positive impact without discernible political leanings.

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punch-ngMostly Factual12h ago

NIDC Celebrates Nigerian-American Engineer Over Braid-Assist Robot

NIDCOM celebrates Nigerian-American engineer Yinka Ogunbiyi for inventing HaloBraid, the world’s first braid-assist robot, raising $7M in funding. Read More: https://punchng.com/nidc-celebrates-nigerian-american-engineer-over-braid-assist-robot/

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Meet Yinka Ogunbiyi, the Nigerian-American behind the world’s first braid-assist robot

Nigerian-American biomechanical engineer and Harvard graduate Yinka Ogunbiyi has secured $7 million in seed funding to commercialise HaloBraid, a patented braid-assist robot designed to help professional hairstylists cut braiding time and reduce physical strain. The funding round was led by venture capital firm Seven Seven Six, founded by Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, with participation from […] The post Meet Yinka Ogunbiyi, the Nigerian-American behind the world’s first braid-assist robo...

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

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NIDC Celebrates Nigerian-American Engineer Over Braid-Assist Robot

Meet Yinka Ogunbiyi, the Nigerian-American behind the world’s first braid-assist robot

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Meet Yinka Ogunbiyi, the Nigerian-American behind the world’s first braid-assist robot

NIDC Celebrates Nigerian-American Engineer Over Braid-Assist Robot

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