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How does a Brushbot work?
A bristlebot is a simple, rigid-bodied robot where the lower surface is coated in bristles, like a brush or velvet. The robot is driven by vibrating its body. The action of these vibrations through the mass of bristles is to gradually move the robot, in the preferential direction of the bristles.
What can a bristlebot do?
A Bristlebot is a small robot made by combining a toothbrush head and a vibrating pager motor. The vibrations from the pager motor travel down the bristles and cause the brush to scoot and spin on flat surfaces. This activity is great for kids as young as 10 years old.
Who made the bristlebot?
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Are electric toothbrushes robots?
The electric toothbrush is really just a vibrating motor with a battery so essentially this is the same as the first robot, just larger. If you’ve every shopped for a toothbrush you will notice that the bristles come in dozens of configurations. Some toothbrushes even have thicker rubber bristles on them.
How can I make my Bristlebot faster?
Try adjusting the motor and battery to make sure they are centered on the toothbrush head. Your bristlebot will also move faster and be more likely to fall over for the first 5–10 minutes of use. As the battery drains, the robot will slow down and will not fall over as much.
What do you need to make a Bristlebot?
Materials
- Two toothbrushes with straight bristles.
- Two toothbrushes with slanted bristles.
- Scissors.
- Ruler.
- Glue or double-sided foam tape.
- Medium-size cardboard box, like a cereal box or shoebox.
- Three wooden pencils.
- Other assorted craft materials: pipe cleaners, toothpicks, Styrofoam, etcetera (optional)
What is a Vibrabot?
a : a vibrating electrical apparatus used in massage or for sexual stimulation. b : a vibrating device (as in an electric bell or buzzer)
How do you make a doodle bot with a pool noodle?
HOW TO MAKE A NOODLE BOT
- Insert the electric toothbrush into the middle of the pool noodle.
- Using glue dots, attach the wiggly eyes.
- Attach the markers using the rubber bands.
- Twist, curl, and/or cut the chenille stems to decorate the robot.
- Uncap the markers and turn on the toothbrush.
What is the name of the small robot built with the toothbrushes?
Bristlebots
Bristlebots are a fun and popular type of robot made from the head of a toothbrush, a small watch battery and a tiny vibrating motor like the kind found in electric toothbrushes.