Nigerian researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), United States of America, Oluwatobi “Tobi” Oyinlola, has officially set a Guinness World Record (GWR) for developing a smallest GPS tracking prototype.
According to the GWR on Thursday, Oyinlola, who is currently conducting research at MIT, created a GPS device measuring just 22.93 mm by 11.92 mm (0.90 x 0.46 inches), smaller than a human thumbprint, according WGR).
His groundbreaking innovation, which combines ultra-compact size with powerful functionality, has captured the attention of the global tech and science community, as its functionality is said to be applicable to small and large scale systems, from medical microchips, to animal tracking monitors, and for everyday use.
Reflecting on his journey, Oyinlola shared that his fascination with technology began at the age of 13, when his secondary school in Nigeria received a donation of computers from engineer and alumnus Seyi Makinde, as that was the first time he ever laid hands on a computer.
“From the moment I booted it up, I was absolutely captivated,” he told Guinness World Records.
“I remember spending hours after class tinkering with basic programs and exploring every part of the system just to understand how it all worked.
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