about us
Our Charter
We are a community of individuals, institutions, and companies shaping the future of robotics in Africa through four core pillars...
Talent & Workforce – Build skills and grow robotics talent through education, training, mentorship and competitions.
Research & Innovation – Drive robotics research and foster collaborative innovation across Africa and beyond.
Industry – Support industry through networking, technology and market advisory, and partnerships for real-world impact.
Policy & Regulation – Shape inclusive, future-ready robotics policies through stakeholder engagement.
Our History
Over a decade of impact...
Founded in 2012 by Dr. G. Ayorkor Korsah and Prof. Ken Goldberg, AfROB (formerly known as AFRON) was established as a collaborative platform to advance robotics education, research, and industry across Africa.
AfROB’s first major initiative was the $10 Robot Design Challenge, launched the same year. This global competition aimed to inspire the development of low-cost, programmable robots—targeting a $10 price point—to make robotics more accessible to students in resource-constrained environments.
Since then, AfROB has evolved into a vibrant and diverse community of over 400 members from 56 countries across Africa and the world. The network continues to organize collaborative projects, events, and meetings—both within Africa and at international robotics forums—to foster knowledge sharing and strengthen connections across the global robotics community.
People & Governance
Worldwide reach, Africa focus...
We are a diverse community united by a shared passion to advance robotics in Africa for Africa. Our members include students, engineers, entrepreneurs, business leaders, researchers and policymakers—individuals committed to building a vibrant and inclusive robotics ecosystem across the continent. We welcome anyone who shares this vision.
The governance structure includes a board of directors, an advisory council and an executive leadership team.