Nigerian-American engineer and entrepreneur Yinka Ogunbiyi has unveiled HaloBraid, a robotic device designed to help hairstylists complete individual braids up to five times faster.
Ogunbiyi showcased the technology in a demonstration shared on HaloBraid’s Instagram account on Wednesday, giving viewers an early look at how the machine works.
The demonstration showed the device braiding a client’s hair, highlighting its potential use in professional salons to reduce the time spent on intricate hairstyles.
Traditional hair braiding often requires hours of work, along with considerable patience and technical skill. HaloBraid is designed to assist hairstylists with the process, potentially improving productivity and allowing them to complete individual braids more quickly.
The technology could offer a new approach to an established hairstyling practice, particularly in salons where detailed braiding services can be time-consuming.
Its unveiling also highlights the growing use of robotics and artificial intelligence to automate or support tasks traditionally performed by skilled workers.
However, further details about the device’s operation, availability and performance in everyday salon settings were not provided in the demonstration described in the report.
