Students of the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Lagos, have developed an AI-powered electric tricycle delivery platform designed to improve last-mile logistics and promote clean-energy transportation.
The innovation combines an electric tricycle mobility system with an AI-driven dispatch platform that helps optimise delivery routes, assign tasks efficiently, and reduce turnaround time for short-distance logistics operations.
Presenting the project, the student development team described the system as a response to everyday urban delivery challenges in Lagos, particularly congestion, rising fuel costs, and inefficient routing in traditional dispatch systems. According to the team, the goal during the demonstration is to “make urban deliveries faster, cleaner, and more cost-effective through smart mobility integration.”
Faculty supervisors at YABATECH noted that the project reflects the institution’s increasing focus on applied technology and innovation-driven learning, especially in artificial intelligence, engineering, and sustainable transport systems. They explained that student-led prototypes like this demonstrate how classroom knowledge can be translated into practical solutions for real-world problems.
The electric tricycle component of the platform is designed for low-emission transport, while the AI system manages logistics planning and delivery coordination. Developers say the combination is intended to support scalable deployment in campus environments, small businesses, and urban delivery networks.
The project highlights a growing trend in Nigerian technical institutions where students are building solutions that merge AI, renewable energy, and mobility systems to address everyday infrastructural challenges.
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