High-Powered Air Defense System: Eliminates up to 30 Mosquitoes Each Second Using Laser Technology
The Photon Matrix, a crowdfunded gadget from Changzhou, China, is making waves in the world of mosquito control. This innovative device, currently on Indiegogo, employs LiDAR technology, the same as self-driving cars and hidden Maya temple revealers, combined with millimeter wave (mmWave) radar and a galvanometer-directed laser to detect and eliminate mosquitoes.
This setup allows the device to precisely identify mosquitoes based on their size and flight speed, making it a highly effective solution for mosquito eradication in both indoor and outdoor environments. In demonstrations, the Photon Matrix can eliminate mosquitoes at a high rate, reportedly managing to zap up to 30 mosquitoes per second.
The integration of LiDAR and mmWave radar enables continuous, real-time scanning for insects and ensures high accuracy in mosquito identification, optimizing its ability to distinguish mosquitoes from other moving objects.
Safety is a top priority for the Photon Matrix. mmWave radar technology is used to detect the presence of people and pets in the scanning area, and the device automatically stops firing to prevent accidental harm, enhancing user safety. The laser is precisely directed by a galvanometer to target only mosquitoes, minimizing risks related to stray laser exposure. This focus on safety allows it to be used safely in residential settings, both indoors and outdoors.
While the technology is designed to specifically target mosquitoes, the exact rate of false positives or accidental zapping of non-target or beneficial insects (such as pollinators) has not been conclusively detailed. The advanced scanning and targeting suggest a lower likelihood of harming beneficial insects compared to traditional broad-spectrum insecticides or indiscriminate zappers, but some degree of non-target impact might still occur given the device’s reliance on size and movement for identification.
The planned retail price for the Pro model of the Photon Matrix is nearly $900, which is far out of reach for communities that most urgently need new tools to fight malaria. As always with crowdfunded science gadgets, a dose of skepticism is warranted. The road from prototype to mass-market device is strewn with failures. However, if the Photon Matrix works as claimed, it could supplement nets and sprays in areas where mosquitoes spread dangerous diseases like malaria.
References: [1] Photon Matrix Indiegogo Campaign. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/photon-matrix-laser-mosquito-zapper [2] Wong, J. (n.d.). Photon Matrix: The Future of Mosquito Control. Retrieved from https://www.photonmatrix.com/ [3] Photon Matrix. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.photonmatrix.com/technology
- The Photon Matrix, a promising tech device from Changzhou, China, is revolutionizing mosquito control by employing LiDAR technology, similar to self-driving cars and hidden Maya temple revealers, along with smart-home device technologies like mmWave radar and galvanometer-directed lasers.
- This innovative setup enables the Photon Matrix to precisely identify mosquitoes based on their size and flight speed, making it an effective solution for mosquito eradication in both indoor and outdoor environments.
- The device's safety features, including the use of mmWave radar to detect people and pets, and a galvanometer-directed laser that precisely targets only mosquitoes, ensure its safe use in residential settings.
- Despite the technology's focus on targeting mosquitoes, the exact rate of false positives or accidental zapping of non-target or beneficial insects has not been conclusively detailed, suggesting a potential for some degree of non-target impact.
