Video: China’s missile defense-style mosquito zapping laser kills 30 bugs per second

A Chinese company has developed a laser-based mosquito-killing device called Photon Matrix, which reportedly can eliminate up to 30 mosquitoes per second. Utilizing advanced LiDAR technology, the device identifies and targets mosquitoes by detecting their size, angle, and location within three milliseconds, then fires a low-powered laser to neutralize them. Designed to be safe for humans and pets, Photon Matrix scans a 90-degree area and avoids firing if larger objects are detected nearby. The basic version has a range of about 3 meters, while the pro version extends to 6 meters, with prices starting at $468 and $668 respectively on Indiegogo, where the crowdfunding campaign has already met its initial goal. Photon Matrix aims to address the global health threat posed by mosquitoes, which transmit diseases like Malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya, and Encephalitis, causing millions of cases and over 100,000 deaths annually. The device is compact, waterproof, and can be powered by portable power