Technology
Dyson unveils $499 toothbrush equipped with camera for guided flossing
The device uses an integrated optical sensor to direct targeted water jets between teeth while promising immediate data deletion.
The short version
- Dyson launched the CameraJet, an electric toothbrush and flosser priced at $499.
- The device incorporates a built-in camera to locate gaps between teeth and direct pressurized water jets for automated flossing.
- Dyson stated that the camera operates exclusively at short range and discards visual data immediately after viewing.
Key facts
- Dyson launched the CameraJet, a $499 electric toothbrush and precision flosser.[Business Insider]
- The device utilizes an embedded miniature camera to identify interdental gaps and trigger water streams to clear debris.[Business Insider]
- Dyson states that the camera is limited to short-range detection during brushing and that captured images are deleted promptly rather than retained or shared.[Business Insider]
What remains uncertain
- Full technical specifications and independent verification of the device's privacy and data deletion mechanisms were not immediately detailed by Dyson.[Business Insider]
Sources
- Smile! You're on Dyson's $500 toothbrush cameraBusiness Insider metered