WASHINGTON, United States, July 24 (African News Digest) – Nigerian-American engineer and entrepreneur Yinka Ogunbiyi has reportedly raised $7 million following the development of a braid-assist robot designed to support hairstylists and transform the hair-braiding industry.
The technology has reportedly attracted significant interest from the beauty industry, with more than 7,000 salons said to have joined its waitlist ahead of a wider rollout.
The innovative robot is designed to assist with the labour-intensive process of hair braiding, potentially reducing the time and physical strain associated with traditional braiding while helping stylists improve efficiency.
The development has generated excitement among salon owners and beauty professionals, particularly as demand for skilled braiders continues to grow.
Ogunbiyi’s achievement highlights the increasing role of African and African-American innovators in developing technology aimed at solving practical challenges in everyday industries.
The successful fundraising and strong interest from thousands of salons could mark a major step toward bringing robotics and artificial intelligence into the global hair and beauty sector.
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