He’s basically the internet’s favorite mad scientist. Whether he’s building a Roomba that screams in agony when it hits a wall or a robot dog that pees beer, Michael Reeves has carved out a niche that shouldn't exist. He’s the chaotic bridge between high-level software engineering and "don't try this at home" comedy.
Because he’s been around for what feels like forever—and because he often acts like a hyperactive teenager—people are constantly asking: how old is Michael Reeves, really?
It’s a fair question. He has this weird, ageless energy. One minute he's a coding genius, and the next he's giggling about tasering his friends.
The Actual Number
Let’s get the math out of the way. Michael Reeves is currently 28 years old. He was born on November 20, 1997. If you’re reading this late in 2026, he’ll be hitting the big 29. It’s wild to think that someone who spent years making "stupid" robots for the internet is pushing 30, but that’s where we are. He’s a Scorpio, for those who care about that sort of thing. Honestly, it fits.
His birthday actually falls on the same day as his long-time girlfriend, LilyPichu (Lily Ki), though she’s several years older than him. They’ve been together since early 2020, which in "internet years" is basically a lifetime.
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From Maui to Los Angeles
Michael didn't just spawn into an OfflineTV house with a soldering iron in his hand. He was born in Maui, Hawaii. He’s of American and Filipino descent—his mother is from Cagayan in the Philippines. You might have heard him mention "tagtagari" in videos, an Ilocano word for being too loud.
He wasn't exactly a star student. He’s been vocal about struggling in school. Instead of focusing on homework, he taught himself to code. That’s a recurring theme with him. He briefly attended the University of Hawaii and Northern Arizona University, but let’s be real, the traditional academic path was never going to hold him.
He dropped out. He became a software contractor for the government. He was making "real" money doing "real" work, but it wasn't enough.
In 2017, he released "The Robot That Shines a Laser in Your Eye." It went viral. He realized he could get paid to be chaotic. By 2018, he’d moved to LA to live with William Osman, another legend in the "science but make it dangerous" genre.
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Why We Care About the Age Gap
The curiosity around his age usually stems from his group dynamics. Michael is a core member of OfflineTV (OTV). When he joined in December 2019, he brought a sharp, aggressive humor that contrasted with the more "comfy" vibes of the other members.
He’s often seen as the "little brother" of the group despite being a fully grown adult with a boxing record. Yeah, remember that? In 2022, he fought Graham Stephan in iDubbbz’s Creator Clash. He won by TKO. It turns out that a 24-year-old (at the time) who spends his life building taser-based games is actually pretty good at hitting people.
The Evolution of the Michael Reeves "Brand"
If you look at his 2026 content compared to 2017, the production value has spiked, but the core energy is identical. He doesn't post often. He’s the king of the "once every four months" upload schedule.
- 2017-2019: The "Taser" Era. Everything involved electrical shocks.
- 2020-2022: The "Big Budget" Era. He got a Boston Dynamics Spot robot dog (which he naturally taught to pee beer).
- 2023-Present: The "Occasional Genius" Era. Voice acting in games like Another Crab’s Treasure, appearing in Lily’s music videos, and popping up on Twitch just often enough to keep people interested.
Misconceptions and Internet Rumors
Because there are other famous people named Michael Reeves, things get confusing.
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There’s a well-known theologian and pastor named Michael Reeves in the UK. People occasionally stumble upon his books and wonder if the "Roomba guy" found religion. He hasn't. Our Michael Reeves is definitely not a 50-something British theologian.
There was also a tragic report of a "Michael Reeves" passing away recently in North Carolina. That was a different person entirely. Our Michael is very much alive, likely currently building something that shouldn't be legal in a residential neighborhood.
What's Next?
If you're following Michael's career, don't expect a predictable schedule. He’s 28, he’s successful, and he’s earned the right to be as inconsistent as he wants.
If you want to keep up with what he's actually doing instead of just wondering how old he is, your best bet is following the OfflineTV social channels. He appears there way more often than on his own YouTube channel. You can also check out his Twitch (michaelreeves), where he occasionally does deep-dive coding streams that remind everyone he actually is a genius, even if he hides it under layers of irony and taser jokes.
Keep an eye on his collaborations. His work on LilyPichu's projects—like helping with the "sherbet sky" recording—shows a more mellow side of him that doesn't always make it into his main-channel "mad scientist" persona.
Check his YouTube "Community" tab or his Twitter/X for the rare updates on his next big project. Given his track record, it’ll probably involve a lot of C++, some questionable hardware, and at least one person getting minorly injured for the sake of comedy.