The narrator, frustrated with mosquitoes, discovers a 2010 Ted Talk about a machine that uses AI to track and shoot mosquitoes with lasers. Inspired, he decides to build his own version. Initially, he faces difficulties with aiming and safety issues, but after seeking help from a friend and making adjustments, he successfully creates a "laser grid" using mirrors and two lasers. After testing and making further adjustments to prevent leaks and ensure safety, he finally tests the device outdoors and, after some initial difficulties, successfully demonstrates its effectiveness in killing mosquitoes.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The speaker has a problem with mosquitoes.
2. They found a video of a machine that uses AI to track and kill mosquitoes with lasers.
3. The speaker bought a 10-watt laser and mirrors to try to replicate the machine.
4. They had trouble getting the computer to auto-aim the laser.
5. The speaker discovered that the Ted Talk they saw was from 2010 and may have been fake.
6. They decided to build a laser swatter with a grid pattern to kill mosquitoes.
7. The speaker used a laser cutter to cut out the shape of the swatter from acrylic.
8. They found a first-surface mirror to use in the swatter.
9. The speaker's friend Styropyro helped them finish building the swatter.
10. The swatter uses two lasers and a grid pattern to kill mosquitoes.
11. The speaker used a thermal camera to try to find leaks in the swatter.
12. They wrapped the swatter in flame-resistant cloth to prevent leaks.
13. The speaker tested the swatter and found that it was effective at killing mosquitoes.