Valve has finally, officially announced Deadlock, in the most minimal way imaginable. The game now has a Steam page that lists Valve as its developer and publisher, and a simple notice:

Deadlock is in early development with lots of temporary art and experimental gameplay. Access is currently limited to friend invite via our playtesters.

Valve provides no other details, just an animated teaser image. (You can see a still screenshot of it above.) The system requirements only mention that the game requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.

Today, many streamers are playing the game live, including Shroud, after admin Yoshi said in the game’s Discord that Valve was lifting its rules against public conversation.

While Deadlock seems like another promising addition to Valve’s lineup of big multiplayer games, it’s unclear if it will have sustained popularity like Counter-Strike or Dota 2 or will eventually fizzle out like Artifact.

Many of today’s indoor security cameras are great, but unless you have multiple cameras positioned throughout your home at different angles, it can be tough to keep an eye on your pet, porch, and other happenings while you’re away. Enter Ring’s new Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam, which is now available in either black or white at Amazon, Best Buy, and Ring’s online storefront for a new low of $59.99 ($20 off).

In most respects, Ring’s first integrated pan and tilt camera is an iterative update of Ring’s second-gen Indoor Cam, which remains a cheap solution for monitoring the interior of your home. The wired camera offers 1080p HD video and color night vision, as well as two-way talk, a built-in siren, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connectivity, and a physical privacy cover that lets you block the camera and microphone. The big update, though, is the camera’s motorized base, which allows you to point it up or down and rotate it a full 360 degrees using Ring’s accompanying mobile app. It also comes with a 10-foot USB-C cable and two separate mounts — a ceiling mount and a wall mount — making it a bit easier to eliminate unwanted blind spots in your home.

The biggest downside, as is the case with all Ring cameras, is that you’ll need to sign up for a Ring Protect plan (from $4.99 a month) for person detection, rich notifications, and recorded video. Otherwise, you’ll only be able to take advantage of motion alerts and a live video feed.

Would you trust a robot with your smile? As technology continues to advance rapidly, the concept of robotic dentistry is becoming a reality. We are on the brink of a new era in dental care where artificial intelligence and robotics are not just ideas, but real-life options.

Imagine walking into a dental office, sitting back in the chair and having a highly precise robotic system handle your dental needs in a fraction of the time it currently takes. 

However, this intersection of technology and health care raises important questions about trust, safety and the future of patient care.

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World’s first fully automated dental procedure

In a groundbreaking development, Perceptive, a Boston-based company, has successfully completed the world’s first fully automated dental procedure on a human in Barranquilla, Colombia. This milestone was achieved using an AI-driven robotic system. The technology integrates advanced 3D imaging, artificial intelligence and robotics to enhance the precision and efficiency of dental procedures, potentially transforming the patient experience and setting a new standard of care in the industry.

A patient getting fully automated AI dental procedure by a robot. (Perceptive)

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How does dental robotics work?

The Perceptive dental robotics system integrates AI-driven 3D imaging software with a robotic arm designed to perform dental procedures, starting with restorative dentistry, with unparalleled speed and precision. The process begins with an optical coherence technology (OCT) scan, capturing detailed 3D images of the patient’s mouth, including beneath the gum line. 

These images are analyzed by AI algorithms to plan and execute the procedure with high precision. This innovative approach aims to reduce the time required for procedures such as crown placements from hours to just 15 minutes, significantly improving efficiency and patient flow.

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Fully automated AI dental robot. (Perceptive)

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The impact dental robotics could have on dentistry

Perceptive’s technology aims to make high-quality dental care more accessible by cutting down on manual labor and reducing the chances of human error. The system’s ability to detect dental caries with over 90% accuracy without the ionizing radiation of traditional X-rays further enhances patient safety and care quality. This advancement is backed by significant funding and partnerships with leading institutions. We reached out to Perceptive, and its CEO and founder, Dr. Chris Ciriello, says:

“We’re excited to successfully complete the world’s first fully automated robotic dental procedure. This medical breakthrough enhances precision and efficiency of dental procedures, and democratizes access to better dental care, for improved patient experience and clinical outcomes. We look forward to advancing our system and pioneering scalable, fully automated dental healthcare solutions for patients.”

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Fully automated AI dental robot. (Perceptive)

The challenges and future prospects of dental robotics

Despite the promising potential, the technology is still about five years away from obtaining regulatory approval in the U.S. The company continues to refine its system to ensure safety and reliability, even in conditions where patient movement is prevalent. As robotic surgery becomes more common in other medical fields, the integration of such technology in dentistry could revolutionize treatment protocols and patient care.

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Kurt’s key takeaways

So, what does all this mean for the future of dentistry? Perceptive’s breakthrough in robotic dentistry could revolutionize how we approach dental care. But it also brings up some important questions. For instance, where do human dentists fit into this high-tech picture? And how do we ensure that patients feel comfortable and safe with robots handling their dental procedures? As we move forward, it’s essential to strike the right balance between embracing these cutting-edge technologies and maintaining the trust and safety that patients expect.

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