A Chinese engineer invented a device that eliminates mosquitoes in flight with the help of an artificial intelligence laser. Photon Matrix works as a “Iron Dome” anti-inspects and can neutralize up to 30 mosquitoes per second.
The device promises to remove up to 30 mosquitoes per second Pixabay photo
According to its inventor, the device can identify and neutralize up to 30 mosquitoes per second through calibrated laser impulses that disintegrate them, without endangering people or pets, writes Fast Company.
Chinese engineer Jim Wong has built a functional prototype capable of “Identifies and effectively hit mosquitoes with a flight speed of up to 1 meter per second and a characteristic dimension of 2 to 20 millimeters.”. The device can also target other flying insects in this category, such as sandy or fruit muscles
How it works
The device uses a Lidar module (light detection and location) that emits thousands of laser impulses that are reflected on solid objects, creating a real -time 3D map.
When the impulses detect a flying object, the system calculates its distance, orientation and size in only three milliseconds, according to Wong, and mark the target for elimination. Then, a second laser hits the insect with a lethal pulse for it, but harmless to people.
Currently, technology works only for insects flying under 1 meter per second – ie mosquitoes and some muscles, but not domestic flies, which are much faster.
Photon Matrix also includes a radar with millimeter waves that constantly scan the visual area for larger objects. If it detects humans or animals, the laser does not activate. When a significantly larger object than a mosquito enters the detection radius, the system recognizes it precisely and automatically deactivates the shooting.
The basic version offers a 90 -degree coverage angle and a 3 -meter range, and the professional one reaches 6 meters. Both models can operate in total darkness and are IP68 certified – that is, they are completely tightly tight and immersion resistant (up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes). The device is supplied by USB, either from the outlet, or from portable batteries, which offers an autonomy between 8 and 16 hours, depending on the version.
Prototype limitations
The laser system is not perfect. The limited range makes Photon Matrix not suitable for large areas, such as public terraces or spaces. Its efficiency also decreases in rain conditions, which affect optical sensors.
Neither classic traps nor this “Iron Dome” for household use I cannot completely eradicate the threat of mosquitoes. However, there is a fundraising campaign that has set out to raise $ 20,000, and so far has already accumulated over $ 758,000.
The pre -order price is $ 497 for the standard version and 598 for the professional one, but there is a risk that the product will never reach the market.
Wong recognizes the price is the main problem. Production and sale costs are relatively high, he says, and the only solution is mass production. He adds that several companies have already proposed to manufacture Photon Matrix on a large scale.
