Yinka Ogunbiyi
NigeriaengineerMale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Yinka Ogunbiyi is a Nigerian-American engineer and Harvard graduate known for his innovative contributions to technology in the beauty industry. He developed HaloBraid, the world’s first braid-assist robot, which aims to alleviate the physical strain on hairstylists and significantly reduce salon service times. His groundbreaking work has garnered attention and support, raising $7 million and attracting a waitlist of over 7,000 salons, highlighting his impact on both American innovation and the global market.
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Yinka Ogunbiyi is the developer of HaloBraid, the world’s first patent-pending braid-assist robot.
Nigerian-American Engineer Builds Hair Braiding RobotNigeria· 2026-07-25
Yinka Ogunbiyi has developed HaloBraid, described as the world’s first braid-assist robot designed to ease the physical strain on hairstylists and save time for salons.
Braid-Assist Robot: Nigerian-American Harvard Grad DevelopsNigeria· 2026-07-24