The Photonmatrix was claimed to leverage a LiDAR scanner combined with a galvanometer-directed laser to seek and destroy mosquitoes at a rate of up to 30 pests per second. However, its detection method doesn’t sound as impressive as the machine-learning tech used by Cheng’s new device.
Hopefully we will see consumer reviews of the Photonmatrix soon, though, as it is due to ship very shortly. Backers will receive devices starting from “June 2026,” according to the latest information.
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USAFRet tntdyno said: everyone is stealing my ideas had them long before covid asked on Reddit and all of them said its impossible.. now look.. ai is a wonderful thing. no longer do you have to resort to asking on reddit or posting on forums. Now you get an assistant who doesn't say its impossible, they give you solutions to explore. You know where 'AI' gets the info from? Reply
Sluggotg I would be very concerned about blinding someone with a setup like that. If the laser hits a highly reflective surface, it could be reflected and could destroy someone's retinal nerve. It is a cool invention though. Reply
tamalero Sluggotg said: I would be very concerned about blinding someone with a setup like that. If the laser hits a highly reflective surface, it could be reflected and could destroy someone's retinal nerve. It is a cool invention though. I assume it would be as simple as have a timer and have it on an empty room.. aka clearing it before bed. Reply
USAFRet tamalero said: I assume it would be as simple as have a timer and have it on an empty room.. aka clearing it before bed. Sluggotg said: I would be very concerned about blinding someone with a setup like that. If the laser hits a highly reflective surface, it could be reflected and could destroy someone's retinal nerve. I would further assume that this is not any sort of finished commercial product. Just a proof of concept in targeting and vaporizing flying insects of mosquito size. Reply
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