Florida researchers develop AI-powered trap to catch dengue-carrying mosquitoes with over 98% accuracy
Florida dengue outbreak: Researchers at the University of Florida developed an AI-powered trap aimed at identifying dengue-carrying mosquitoes. This technology achieves over 98% accuracy in lab settings, significantly improving disease surveillance. The traps utilize a combination of light and a fan to attract and capture mosquitoes for analysis.
Additionally, the startup Digitomy plans to educate the public on mosquito species identification through a cloud-based platform.
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- Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 4:08 am IST
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