A prototype of a new mosquito control system, PhotonMatrix, has been successfully crowdfunded on Indiegogo, raising over $400,000 and exceeding its original target by more than 20 times. The device uses short-range laser pulses to eliminate mosquitoes in real-time, detecting them between 2-20 millimeters moving at under 1 meter per second.
The system relies on size-based detection thresholds to avoid activating the laser when larger objects enter its field of view. It operates outdoors and indoors during both day and night, with developers recommending mounting it under eaves or solar panels to minimize interference from rain and debris.
Initially planned for March 2026, PhotonMatrix’s delivery date has been accelerated to October 2025 to ensure availability in tropical and temperate regions before the onset of summer. However, the prototype remains unverified by independent testing and is not yet certified for commercial sale.
Despite the lack of verification, PhotonMatrix represents an ambitious alternative to conventional mosquito control methods. With ongoing development aimed at reducing manufacturing costs, the device’s effectiveness against faster insects like houseflies is limited unless a narrower scan angle is used.
Source: https://www.notebookcheck.net/PhotonMatrix-prototype-eliminates-mosquitoes-using-laser-following-real-time-detection.1052313.0.html