Key facts
- Photon Matrix Lab's laser mosquito killer uses LiDAR, millimeter-wave radar, AI-powered vision, and a precision laser.
- The device is designed to detect and target mosquitoes and other small flying insects.
- Mass production of the device began in August.
- Initial monthly production is expected to be between 3,000 and 5,000 units.
- The company has opened an official online store for direct purchases.
Photon Matrix Lab, a Chinese startup based in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, has begun mass production of its laser-equipped mosquito-control device, with initial shipments expected this month. The portable device, which gained popularity through overseas crowdfunding, employs LiDAR, millimeter-wave radar, AI-powered vision, and a precision laser to detect and eliminate mosquitoes and other small flying insects.
The company has also launched its official online store, offering infrared and blue-laser versions of the product. This development occurs within a growing mosquito-control market in China, which saw exports of repellent products from Jinhua increase by 65.1% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, reaching 45 million yuan. Industry estimates project China's mosquito-control market to expand from 7.86 billion yuan in 2025 to 12.43 billion yuan by 2030.
While traditional methods like coils and insecticides remain prevalent, Chinese developers are exploring automated solutions. Examples include robots deployed during the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games that used carbon dioxide, ultraviolet light, or mimicry of human body temperature and breathing to attract and trap mosquitoes. Photon Matrix Lab's approach focuses on actively eliminating targets with a laser, differentiating it from Israeli company Bzigo's Iris device, which uses computer vision to locate mosquitoes for manual removal at a price of $299.
Practical questions regarding the effectiveness, safety, and reliability of such high-tech devices remain, as Photon Matrix Lab's advertised performance figures have not yet been independently verified. The company has stated it will release further testing and safety information. The success of these advanced devices will likely depend on their ability to meet consumer needs for effectiveness, safety, and price, potentially positioning them as a new option in an established market rather than an immediate replacement for conventional methods.