$1K laser mosquito zapper promises precision strikes as backers itch for answers
After raising $2.8M, the project has entered production, but company comms have done little to reassure buyers
A Chinese startup, Photon Matrix Lab, has launched a $1,000 mosquito zapper that uses laser technology to eliminate bloodsucking pests. The device, which resembles a home theater projector, can be purchased online and shipped within 120 days. It features a LiDAR system to locate mosquitoes, a galvo system to track their movement, and a laser to zap them in mid-air.
The product is marketed as a chemical-free alternative to traditional mosquito repellents and insecticides, and is intended for indoor use in homes, including bedrooms and nurseries. The device can be purchased in the US, UK (excluding Northern Ireland), EU, Australia, and China, with an effective range of six meters. However, the lengthy development period, lack of safety assurances, and potential interference with aircraft have raised concerns among backers.
The company's CEO, Jim Wong, acknowledged the concerns but provided no assurances that Photon Matrix Lab would address them.
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