From Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria, 17-year-old Ovwighosuotu Darlyton, known as the “Smartician,” is transforming cardboard into extraordinary machines. A first-year mechanical engineering student at the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Darlyton’s ingenuity is capturing global attention.
Hailing from Ughelli, Darlyton turns simple cardboard into detailed, often functional, creations. His portfolio includes a Tesla Cybertruck, a working ATM, a keke (tricycle), a mini bus, a Maybach, a money gun, and a striking Iron Man armour. Each piece reflects his technical skill and creative vision, blending imagination with engineering precision.
Using just cardboard, glue, and basic tools, Darlyton crafts models with remarkable detail, like vehicles with working doors and wheels or an ATM mimicking real mechanics. His Iron Man armour, with its sleek design, merges pop culture flair with craftsmanship. As a mechanical engineering student, he’s honing his skills, building on a self-taught foundation to push his creations further.
Darlyton’s work proves innovation doesn’t need expensive resources—just creativity and determination. In Nigeria, where young inventors often face limitations, his story inspires peers to see everyday materials as tools for invention. His creations, shared widely online, resonate from Delta State to international audiences, showcasing the power of a young mind with a dream.
At 17, Darlyton is just beginning. His studies fuel his passion, and his resourcefulness sets him apart. As he continues to innovate, the “Smartician” is redefining what’s possible, proving genius can thrive anywhere.
