Motorcycle theft alert

Motorcylce theft alarm team, or Team "Ofua Got Talent". Photo: Courtesy MIT D-Lab
Motorcylce theft alarm team, or Team "Ofua Got Talent". Photo: Courtesy MIT D-Lab

MIT D-Lab class

Humanitarian Innovation - EC.750 / EC.785 (G) (Spring 2025)

Country

Uganda

Community partner

Kulika Uganda

Team

  • Aletha Pyett
  • Swaraj Priyadarshi

Project

In West Nile Region of Uganda, thousands of motorbikes are at risk of theft, affecting livelihood, business, transportation and aid delivery. Recovery is rare and there is an immediate need for preventing theft and tracking stolen motorbikes.

Organizations and boda boda users will use our durable, affordable and simple high-security alarm which triggers with contact. This will reduce theft and improve prosperity and security in the region.

Final presentation

Here


More information

MIT D-Lab class: Humanitarian Innovation

MIT D-Lab program: Humanitarian Innovation

Contact

MIT D-Lab Humanitarian Innovation