Custom-trained AI locks laser onto mosquitoes, eliminates pests in real time

Steven Cheng built a prototype AI mosquito killer that detects mosquitoes in real time and tracks them with laser targeting.

The system combines a custom deep learning model, computer vision, and robotics hardware like an industrial rotary stage and gimbal.

Safety cameras and checks prevent the laser from firing near people or flammable objects.

The project shows how accessible AI tools can automate a narrow real-world task, while highlighting safety concerns around lasers.