365 Days of Aurora: Building the Future of Robotics & AI from Africa to the World One year ago, Aurora Robotics set out with a clear mission: to close the global robotics talent gap and build autonomous systems that solve critical real-world challenges. From foundational training to deep-tech venture backing, international deployments, and industry-level research Here's a brief insight into what we have built and achieved together in our first year: 1. Talent Development & Education Education is at the core of our engine. Over the past year, we’ve trained 200+ engineers across Africa and built a community of over 1,500 students and builders: - Aurora Robotics Core Workshops & Cohorts 1 & 2: Delivered hands-on, robotics and autonomous vehicles training (ROS 2, SLAM, Nav2, Computer Vision). - Aurora Educators Program (AEP): Currently hosting our free 6-week intensive robotics training program. - Academic Strategic Partnership: Formally collaborating with the FUPRE Innovation, Enterprise & Development Institute (IIED). - Aurora Global Scholars Program: Mentoring our community through top international scholarships (Erasmus Mundus, Chevening, Commonwealth, Fulbright) to build global academic and research capacity. - FUPRE College of Computing Partnership: Partnered to deliver hands-on, practical robotics training to students during their SWEP (Students Work Experience Program). 2. Venture Backing & Venture Building - Secured a Spot with Antler: Our co-founders, Aherobo Ovie (CEO) and Bakel Bakel Begededum (CTO), are joining Antler’s global network of founders, mentors, and investors to scale Aurora’s venture ecosystem. 3. Deployments & Breakthrough Products - AEGIS-SUBSEA: Our flagship hardware-agnostic, AI-driven underwater pipeline inspection system. Tested in open sea in Spain and validated across 4 European universities and subsea energy companies, AEGIS-SUBSEA autonomously tracks pipelines and detects corrosion in zero-visibility conditions. - Qorel: Led by Technical Lead Emmanuel Akingbade, Qorel is an intelligent industrial data platform engineered to process, log, and replay multi-site equipment data seamlessly through network and power outages. 4. Industry Contracts & Commercial Growth - Multi-Million Automation Contract with Transy Limited: Won a competitive bidding round to power Nigeria’s first contactless payment system for informal transport (buses, danfos, and tricycles). - ​Sety Intelligence Limited Partnership: Partnered to design and build battery-powered biometric fingerprint attendance and access terminals. 5. Applied Research - Published 3 Papers at SPE NAICE 2026: Partnered with SkyPower and industry leaders to present groundbreaking research spanning: - Solar/edge-AI crop protection (FarmGuard), - Real-time underwater drowning detection (AquaGuard), and - AI-driven hybrid energy optimization for offshore energy platforms. 🌐 What’s Next? Stay tuned to find out! In under twelve months, we’ve moved from an ambitious vision to deployed industrial systems, published research, and a thriving global community. Thank you to our engineers, partners, advisors, and community members who run into the unknown with us every day. We are just getting started! #AuroraRobotics #DeepTech #Robotics #AI #AfricaToTheWorld #Anniversary #TechInnovation #ForzaAurora

We are building a culture of uncompromising methodological precision and collaborative empathy. Africa is becoming a central node for global robotics innovation. Are you ready to build? #AuroraRobotics #RoboticsResearch

Aurora Robotics is leading the transition into the African intelligent automation era.🚀 This is beyond building a digital community, we are engineering an unstoppable force. The future is unfolding, and we're glad to have you on board. 💯

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲.💚 This past month, the team focused on expanding on our core internal capabilities, and anchoring our position in the industrial automation space. Read it all here: 🔗 drive.google.com/file/d/1n5p…

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗼 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿? Find out as you take that bold dive into the unkown. ​#Robotics #AuroraRobotics #Engineering #ProofOfWork #TechJourney

The future of African transit has arrived ✅️ Digitized transport system >> Swift payments >> Seamless services Starting in Nigeria, Scaling to the continent and beyond 🌎 Stay tuned for more updates ✅️ @aurora_robots × @Transy_NG 💚💙 #smartransport #AuroraTransy

Robotics in Nigeria 🤖🇳🇬 🪧Traditional manufacturing processes that relied heavily on manual labor are being supplemented and in some cases replaced by automated systems. Nigerian manufacturers in sectors such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cement production, and consumer goods are leading this charge. Companies like Dangote Group, Nestle Nigeria, and Nigerian Breweries have invested significantly in automated production lines, quality control systems, and inventory management solutions. 🪧Sustainable Manufacturing: Automation is enabling Nigerian factories to implement more sustainable practices through precise resource management, waste reduction, and energy optimization. This aligns with global sustainability trends and export market requirements. 💡Industry analysts predict that Nigeria’s smart manufacturing market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 12-15% through 2030. This growth will be driven by increased foreign investment, government support, and growing awareness of automation’s benefits. (Article source: How Nigerian Factories Are Adopting Automation share.google/7oc60DvBvc3ZgUa… ) The Nigerian robotics market is yet to fully bloom. Now's the best time to build a career in it. Aurora extends an invitation in the next Cohort: aurora-robotics.com/book-slo… #AuroraRobotics #Robotics #Engineering #Innovation #NigerianRobotics

Announcing Our First Aurora Scholarship Awardee! 🎓 We proudly announce Frances Adelakun, a Mechatronics student at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) as a beneficiary of the scholarship scheme of our generous sponsor Emomotimi Dakolo. Proven records show a consistent journey in her pursuit of tech expertise. From her 2026 Women Techsters Fellowship to her active leadership in JCIN, she has demonstrated discipline and resilience, both values that sit at the core of our vision. Kindly join us in congratulating Frances as she begins this exciting new chapter with the Aurora community! 🚀 #WomenInTech #TechScholarship #FutureLeaders #AuroraRobotics