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Kayode P. Ayodele is a pioneering researcher in rehabilitation robotics and remote laboratory systems, with a focus on advancing engineering education and neurorehabilitation in Africa. His major contributions include developing a robotic hand orthosis for post-stroke rehabilitation that detects user intent to augment finger movement, and creating a simulator for testing planar upper extremity rehabilitation robot control algorithms—work that bridges biomechanical modeling with practical therapy tools. Ayodele has also been instrumental in implementing remote laboratories using the iLab architecture at Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, including the Op-Amp, Logic Design, and Robotic Arm iLabs, which have been used for credit-awarding courses. His most cited work, "A Labview Based On Line Robotic Arm For Students' Laboratory" (8 citations), demonstrates his commitment to accessible, hands-on engineering education. Notably, Ayodele co-authored pragmatic recommendations from the 2024 ICORR-SASNET Ghana Neurorehabilitation workshop, addressing the critical need for rehabilitation robots and assistive technologies across Africa. His research, with over 20 cumulative citations, directly impacts both student learning and patient recovery, positioning him as a key figure in integrating technology into healthcare and education on the continent.