The mosquito possesses a hidden ability that many of us may have experienced: hovering in mid-air before suddenly disappearing without a trace. When we turn off the lights to sleep, they reappear from nowhere, buzzing irritatingly by our ears. Yet, when the lights are turned on again, they seem to vanish, putting us in a dilemma: staying awake to catch mosquitoes is impossible due to exhaustion, but sleeping is equally unfeasible.
Understanding the helplessness we all face, at the CES 2020 event (currently taking place in Las Vegas), tech company Bzigo unveiled a uniquely innovative device: a laser projector that makes it easy to locate mosquitoes in the room in no time.
Specifically, this system consists of an infrared sensor camera and a laser projector integrated with smart image algorithms. It will scan the entire room, locating any mosquitoes within an 8-meter radius and sending the most detailed information to your smartphone via WiFi connection. You can place this system on surfaces like tables, cabinets, or even mount it on walls without affecting its operation.
Of course, the laser beam emitted by Bzigo’s device is not as powerful as Superman’s. Its intensity is very mild, solely designed for locating and identifying mosquitoes; the rest is up to you. Therefore, this type of laser is absolutely safe for users’ eyes.
The advertisement above also clearly states: The hardest part is locating the mosquitoes – which Bzigo takes care of from A to Z. The fun part is up to the user to decide whether to swat them or let them go. Currently, Bzigo is researching mosquito-fighting technology in the form of tiny drones that can identify and eliminate mosquitoes in a flash, then automatically return to their charging dock to recharge.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mosquitoes are the most dangerous disease-carrying insects in the world. They are partly responsible for the outbreaks of pandemics like malaria, dengue fever, and yellow fever in many regions globally, resulting in millions of deaths each year. The WHO also warns that there are about 20 million cases of dengue fever annually, and over half of the global population faces the risk of malaria infection.
While it does not directly eliminate mosquitoes, this device will significantly contribute to protecting people from the most dangerous disease-carrying insects in the world.
CEO Nadav Benedek of Bzigo himself experienced a turbulent childhood, as his father spent 10 minutes each night hunting mosquitoes in their home to ensure the family could sleep peacefully. This was a tremendous motivation for him and his colleagues to establish this company in 2016, and it took three years to research and develop the laser system.
The mosquito scanner from Bzigo is expected to hit the shelves by the end of this year or in 2021, with an estimated price of around $170 (nearly 4 million VND).
According to Digitaltrends