FUNAAB Launches WeTool Mobile App to Support Smart Agriculture and Scientific Research

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has launched WeTool (Weight Equalisation Tool), a mobile application developed to simplify weight distribution and balancing for agricultural, scientific and industrial applications.

The application, developed by the university's SmartAgro Research Cluster in the College of Computing Sciences (COLCOMPS), is now available for download on the Google Play Store.

According to the Acting Head of FUNAAB's Directorate of Public Relations, Olasunkanmi Olajide, the launch marks another milestone in the university's drive to develop practical, technology-driven solutions through interdisciplinary research and innovation.

He explained that the application was jointly developed by the Dean of the College of Computing Sciences, Professor Oluwasefunmi Arogundade, and Professor Olufemi Akinola of the Department of Animal Nutrition in the College of Animal Science and Livestock Production (COLANIM).

The collaboration, he said, combines expertise in computing and animal science to deliver a solution tailored to the needs of agriculture and related industries.

Olajide noted that WeTool is designed to help users sort, distribute and equalise weights across multiple partitions quickly and accurately.

He said the application is expected to benefit animal scientists, livestock producers, farmers, laboratory personnel, technicians, researchers and other professionals who regularly perform weight allocation and balancing tasks.

According to him, the integration of agricultural expertise with advanced software engineering has produced a user-friendly application capable of reducing errors, improving operational efficiency and supporting better decision-making in the field.

He added that the innovation reflects FUNAAB's growing commitment to digital transformation, applied research and technology commercialisation, describing the SmartAgro Research Cluster as a centre for developing intelligent solutions that promote sustainable agriculture and national development.

The launch of WeTool further strengthens FUNAAB's reputation as one of Africa's leading institutions in agricultural research and technological innovation while demonstrating the university's commitment to translating academic research into practical solutions with real-world impact.

The WeTool application is now available for download on the Google Play Store, providing users worldwide with access to the weight equalisation solution developed by FUNAAB researchers.