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Updated · Tom's Hardware · Aug 16
Photon Matrix Starts Mass Production of $988 Laser Mosquito Device, Opening Direct Sales
Updated
Updated · Tom's Hardware · Aug 16

Photon Matrix Starts Mass Production of $988 Laser Mosquito Device, Opening Direct Sales

3 articles · Updated · Tom's Hardware · Aug 16

Summary

  • $988 Photon Matrix home units and $1,088 industrial versions are now on sale from the company’s website, with first shipments expected later this month after mass production began.
  • The system targets mosquitoes within a 6-meter range across a 90-degree scan, using LiDAR, mmWave radar and AI vision to detect insects 2mm to 20mm moving at up to 1 meter per second.
  • Photon Matrix says the laser device has passed safety certifications and will not harm people, pets or birds, though independent real-world testing is still limited and laser-use concerns remain.
  • Launched on Indiegogo in July 2025, the product pitches itself as a chemical-free alternative for homes, hospitals and other fixed sites where mosquito-borne disease remains a public-health threat.

Insights

Will this thousand-dollar laser defense system truly eradicate backyard mosquitoes, or is it merely an expensive sci-fi gimmick?
Could a consumer-grade AI laser zapper pose hidden dangers to your family's eyes despite its official safety certifications?