Research team tested a laser device for detecting and neutralizing insects, automated using computer vision technology.
Developed by Heriot-Watt University researcher Ildar Rakhmatulin, the system is based on Nvidia’s Jetson Nano minicomputer.
“This solution allowed me to use deep learning technologies with higher object detection accuracy,” the researcher noted.
A mini-computer processes the digital signal from two cameras mounted on the turret to determine the position of the cockroach. It then passes this information galvanometerwhich changes the direction of the laser to hit the target.
The scientists tested the device at different laser power levels. It turned out that at low intensity, radiation affects the behavior of cockroaches, causing them to react to light. A higher power laser is capable of killing an insect.
According to Rakhmatulin, all the necessary devices cost no more than $250. He published data used, build instructions, and project source code on GitHub.
Although the prototype is suitable for academic research, the device needs some work before deployment.
The researchers noted that the smaller laser dot was more effective in killing cockroaches, but it is difficult to implement experimentally. It would also be useful to control areas of insect infestation, the paper says.
Scientists have recommended not to use the AI turret at home.
“It’s a little dangerous – the laser can harm not only cockroaches, but also the eyes,” Rakhmatulin warned.
Recall that in July, researchers from Rice University turned dead spiders into robots capable of capturing small objects.
In May 2021, scientists created an AI algorithm to recognize tiger mosquitoes in photographs.
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Research team tested a laser device for detecting and neutralizing insects, automated using computer vision technology.
Developed by Heriot-Watt University researcher Ildar Rakhmatulin, the system is based on Nvidia’s Jetson Nano minicomputer.
“This solution allowed me to use deep learning technologies with higher object detection accuracy,” the researcher noted.
A mini-computer processes the digital signal from two cameras mounted on the turret to determine the position of the cockroach. It then passes this information galvanometerwhich changes the direction of the laser to hit the target.
The scientists tested the device at different laser power levels. It turned out that at low intensity, radiation affects the behavior of cockroaches, causing them to react to light. A higher power laser is capable of killing an insect.
According to Rakhmatulin, all the necessary devices cost no more than $250. He published data used, build instructions, and project source code on GitHub.
Although the prototype is suitable for academic research, the device needs some work before deployment.
The researchers noted that the smaller laser dot was more effective in killing cockroaches, but it is difficult to implement experimentally. It would also be useful to control areas of insect infestation, the paper says.
Scientists have recommended not to use the AI turret at home.
“It’s a little dangerous – the laser can harm not only cockroaches, but also the eyes,” Rakhmatulin warned.
Recall that in July, researchers from Rice University turned dead spiders into robots capable of capturing small objects.
In May 2021, scientists created an AI algorithm to recognize tiger mosquitoes in photographs.
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