Recently, a medtech robotics startup got a lot of buzz when it emerged from stealth, partially because one of its backers turned out to be none other than Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s father.

That company is Perceptive, which has developed technology to automate dentistry—from imaging to procedure.

Today, we’re excited about Perceptive not just because of its flashy launch, but because the technology promises to prioritize patient experience and comfort in a way we don’t often see with robotics.