Pioneering the Futureof Intelligent Systems

Welcome to AIRLAB, the Artificial Intelligence & Robotics Laboratory at the University of Lagos. We're advancing the frontiers of AI, machine learning, and robotics to solve Africa's most pressing challenges.

AI and Robotics research at AIRLAB

Driving Innovation

Our Focus Areas

Pioneering Research

Pushing boundaries in AI, machine learning, and robotics to create innovative solutions for real-world challenges.

Impactful Projects

Building transformative technologies that address healthcare, agriculture, education, and urban development needs.

Collaborative Team

Nurturing the next generation of AI and robotics experts through mentorship, collaboration, and hands-on research.

Guiding Our Research Efforts

Meet Our Lab Coordinator

Dr. Chika Yinka-Banjo

Dr. Chika Yinka-Banjo

Lab Coordinator & Senior Lecturer

Dr. Chika Yinka-Banjo is a distinguished expert in Artificial Intelligence and Human-Computer Interaction with over a decade of research excellence. She leads AIRLAB's strategic vision, mentors emerging researchers, and champions ethical AI development. Her work focuses on creating intelligent systems that are technologically advanced, socially beneficial, and accessible to underserved communities across Africa.

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Explore Our Innovations

Featured Works

Robotic Assistant for Elderly Care moree
Robotic Assistant for Elderly Care moree

Developing a companion robot to assist elderly individuals with daily tasks, medication reminders, and provide social interaction to combat loneliness.

Robotics
Healthcare
HCI
AI
Precision Agriculture Drone
Precision Agriculture Drone

Utilizing AI-equipped drones for crop monitoring, pest detection, and optimized resource allocation to improve agricultural yields across Nigeria.

AI
Robotics
Agriculture
Computer Vision
Natural Language Interface for Databases
Natural Language Interface for Databases

Creating a system that allows users to query complex databases using natural language commands in multiple Nigerian languages.

NLP
AI
Databases
HCI

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Latest News & Updates

AIRLAB to host International AI Conference in December 2025

Nov 15, 2025

Our team wins Best Paper Award at African Robotics Summit

Oct 8, 2025

New research grant secured for ethical AI development

Sep 22, 2025

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AIRLAB welcomes passionate individuals and organizations to join our mission of advancing AI and robotics. Whether you're a prospective student, researcher, or industry partner, we offer exciting opportunities to collaborate and innovate.

Prospective Students

Join our dynamic community of researchers and contribute to groundbreaking AI and robotics projects.

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Research Collaboration

Partner with us on innovative research initiatives, publications, and grant applications.

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Industry Partnerships

Leverage our expertise to develop AI solutions that drive innovation and solve complex business challenges.

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