The Sci-Fi Backyard: This $1,000 Laser Turret Hunts Mosquitoes with AI and Lidar
Photon Matrix, a Chinese startup, has launched a high-tech mosquito elimination device that utilizes a combination of lidar, radar, and AI-driven computer vision to track and neutralize pests mid-flight. Priced at nearly $1,000, this innovative bug zapper represents a significant leap from traditional ultraviolet traps, offering a sophisticated defense system for outdoor spaces. The device is designed to scan the environment in real-time, identifying the specific flight patterns of mosquitoes before deploying a targeted laser strike to eliminate them without the use of chemicals or broad-spectrum sprays.