Dyson Put a Camera in a $499 Toothbrush: Here’s What It Does
Dyson’s CameraJet toothbrush uses a built-in camera and machine learning to detect gaps between teeth and automatically target them during cleaning. The post Dyson Put a Camera in a $499 Toothbrush: Here’s What It Does appeared first on TechRepublic .
Dyson has introduced its new CameraJet toothbrush, which features a camera and machine learning technology to aid in brushing. The camera, with a resolution of 100,000 pixels, detects gaps between teeth and triggers a targeted burst of mouth rinse. This camera is not just for showing close-up images of teeth; it feeds live images into a machine-learning system that identifies gaps and instructs the brush to focus on them.
The CameraJet, priced at $499, goes beyond traditional toothbrushes with cameras attached. It can see and interpret part of the mouth, adjusting its cleaning based on what it detects. Unlike previous toothbrush designs that relied on user decision-making, the CameraJet uses computer vision to automatically target gaps during cleaning.
The system, developed over six years by 661 engineers and backed by 38 patents, continually monitors changes in the mouth, such as plaque buildup or gum redness, although it does not diagnose dental conditions. For now, CameraJet is designed to detect interdental gaps and guide targeted cleaning. This development signifies a shift in smart oral care from simply measuring user behavior to devices that can adapt their actions in real-time.
The toothbrush, coupled with recommended non-foaming toothpaste and mouth rinse, comes with a two-year guarantee and can be ordered online.
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