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.
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