RoboDentist well and truly capable
AI-powered robot dentist performs world’s first fully automated procedure on a live human |
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🤯News – For the first time ever, an AI-powered robot played dentist and performed a procedure on a live human. While this might sound alarming, the unsupervised operation went smoothly and as planned, ending successfully without any issues. | ||
🦷For context – The robot, which successfully completed a crown replacement procedure on a live human in just 15 minutes—by the way, that’s eight times faster than a human specialist—was developed by the US-based company Perceptive. | ||
😷How it works – To perform this unique procedure, a human assistant first used a handheld 3D scanner to map the patient’s mouth. The robot then used the resulting 3D model to plan and execute the operation autonomously. | ||
Perspective noted that the AI-powered bot performed the procedure with impressive accuracy while ensuring patient safety. The company also reported that the technique boasts a 90% accuracy rate in spotting cavities and other types of erosion. | ||
👨🏻⚕️From the experts – Of course, those behind the robo-dentist couldn’t help but sing its praises. | ||
Dr. Chris Ciriello, CEO and founder of Perceptive, pointed out that this breakthrough not only makes top-notch dental care more accessible but also enhances patient experiences and clinical outcomes. | ||
Seconding that, Karim Zaklama, a member of Perceptive’s clinical advisory board, highlighted that the AI-driven robotic system is set to revolutionize dentistry by streamlining procedures and boosting patient comfort.
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