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Chinese startup Photon Matrix Lab to ship laser mosquito killer this month

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A Chinese startup, Photon Matrix Lab, is preparing to ship its innovative laser mosquito killer device this month. The company, based in Jiangsu province, plans to initially produce between 3,000 and 5,000 units monthly, with intentions to scale up production capacity in the following year. This high-tech solution utilizes lidar detection and lasers to eliminate mosquitoes, building on a long history of human efforts to combat these insects. AI

IMPACT This product represents a novel application of technology for pest control, potentially influencing future consumer electronics.

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Chinese startup Photon Matrix Lab to ship laser mosquito killer this month

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Mandy Zuo ·

    Chinese start-up behind laser mosquito killer plans to start shipping orders this month

    People have been trying to fend off mosquitoes for thousands of years – using methods ranging from physical barriers to chemical insecticides – but a Chinese start-up is now taking pre-orders on a hi-tech solution that uses lidar detection and lasers to zap them out of the air. P…

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