A.I.-Powered Trap That Zaps Invasive Lanternflies (smithsonianmag.com) 30 points by nickt 2y ago ↗ HN
[–] papashell 2y ago ↗ Very cool project. Love the name!Tree of heaven is invasive as well, I wonder if using it as bait reduces the risk of attracting native/helpful insectsReminded me a bit of this project that shoots mosquitoes with lasers: https://youtu.be/fH_x3kpG8Z4
[–] crvdgc 2y ago ↗ Maybe I've read too many sci-fi novels, but I have to wonder how long before it finds a military use?
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[ 3.0 ms ] story [ 26.0 ms ] threadTree of heaven is invasive as well, I wonder if using it as bait reduces the risk of attracting native/helpful insects
Reminded me a bit of this project that shoots mosquitoes with lasers: https://youtu.be/fH_x3kpG8Z4