Rise Fellow 2021

Olaoluwayimika is passionate about robotics and AI, as well as the development of Nigeria and Africa. Based on his assessment of his community’s needs, his Rise project focused on automating daily tasks via technology: he developed a vacuum cleaner using a line pulling robot. He has previously co-designed a device to convert toxic gasses into electricity. His goal in life is to use technology to improve the methods and standards of living of people across the world.