



Ever wondered what it takes to build robotic products? Curious to know how robotics startups are using software and hardware to reinvent the world we live? Or do you simply want to see how augmented reality is used for robotics gaming? Join us to hear the stories of three exciting founders who are bringing to life extraordinary devices... and of course there will be lots of free beer and pizza!

This event is kindly sponsored by Intel and UL.





Agenda





7:00-7:20 - Check in + networking

7:20-7:30 - Event opening

7:30-7:50 - Silas Adekunle, Co-Founder and CEO - Reach Robotics

7:50-8:10 - Vernon Kerswell, Founder and CEO - Extreme Fliers

8:10-8:30 - Filippo Yacob, Co-founder and CEO - Primo

8:30-8:50 - Community announcements

This is your time if you would like to share what you are working on with the community or make any sort of announcement. You have 2 minutes max for a short shoutout.

8:50-10:00 - Drinks, networking and showcase





About the speakers





Silas Adekunle, Co-Founder and CEO - Reach Robotics

Reach Robotics is developing gaming monster robots that are controlled by a smartphone or tablets. An intelligent gaming robot, at the intersection of Augmented Reality, Robotics and Gaming.

Reach Robotics promo video

Silas Adekunle interview for Financial Times





Vernon Kerswell, Founder and CEO - Extreme Fliers

Extreme Fliers designs and manufactures the best micro drones on the market. In 2011 they launched Robocopter GST Special Edition which became world's best selling Remote Controlled Helicopter selling in UK, Europe and USA. Their last product Micro Drone 3.0 raised an astonishing $ 3M+ on Indiegogo.

Extreme Fliers on TechCrunch

Vernon Kerswell on Dragon's Den

Extreme Fliers on Indiegogo





Filippo Yacob, Co-founder and CEO - Primo

Primo is the go-to brand for parents and educators who want to encourage young girls and boys to explore the digital world they live in. Their smart, screenless toys are built with a coding language specifically designed for children in pre-literacy years, providing fun learning experiences for curious little minds with big imaginations.



Primo on TechCrunch

Primo on Crowdcube





Local Partners





A big thank you goes also to our supporting partner iHorizon.





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