While the engineers behind the machine say that their invention could be used to target a variety of unwanted bugs, they believe roaches are the ideal test subject., "you can kill any pests."
Here's how it works. The device, which is comprised of a tiny computer, two cameras, and a 1,600 milliwatt laser, uses "machine vision" to hunt its prey. While trials thus far have been promising — the device can only barely keep up with the roaches— the researchers say there's some room for improvement. Next steps, they told, are training the robot to hit the insects' specific body parts, specifically their abdomens, in order to ensure their defeat. Better safe than sorry.There are plenty of use cases. "If we talk about industrial or agricultural applications, it's a very serious possibility," Rakhmatulin told.
Sadly, though, in case you wanted to install one in your own home, Rakhmatulin would advise against it. "It'll never be absolutely safe," the scientist told the magazine, explaining that lasers can cause serious eye damage. "It's my opinion that it cannot be used for home applications."
Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)
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then mouse, then rats, then cats, then dogs, then humans