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The Bristlebot Robotics Kit (SB-BRISBOT) kit can be used with the Science Fair Project Ideas listed below. Click on any project below to see the full information. Using the tabs on the project, you can view background information and the steps of the experimental procedure.

Racing Bristlebots: On Your Mark. Get Set. Go!
Science Fair Project Idea
Scientific Method
Have you ever wanted to build your very own robot from scratch? Bristlebots are a cheap, easy, and fun-to-build robot made from the head of a toothbrush, a battery, and a small motor. Once completed, they buzz along the top of a table like bugs. How can you make a bristlebot go faster? In this project, you will build bristlebots from two different types of toothbrushes, and race them against each other to find out. Read more
Design Your Own Vibrobots
Science Fair Project Idea
Engineering Design Process
Vibrobots are fun little robots built from common household supplies, that are powered by vibrating motors. In this engineering project, you will design and built your own vibrobot. Would you rather have a robot that skitters quickly across a table or one that spins wildly in circles? How about a sumo-wrestling bot that can push others out of its way? The choice is up to you! Read more
Bristlebot Shape and Motion Tracking
Science Fair Project Idea
Scientific Method
Bristlebots are tiny little robots with no "brain." They are powered by vibrations and move around randomly. Even if there is no brain, can you still influence how they move by changing their design? Find out in this fun robotics project! Read more

Activity Instructions

The Bristlebot Robotics Kit (SB-BRISBOT) kit can be used with the Science Activities for Fun listed below. Click on any activity below to see the full information.

Build a Bristlebot, a Tiny Toothbrush Robot
STEM Activity
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Do you think you could build a robot on the head of a toothbrush? Bristlebots are simple, tiny robots that buzz around like bugs. They are easy to build and fun to play with, and you do not need any previous experience with robotics to make one. You can even build two bristlebots and race them against each other! Move on to the Materials section to see what parts you need to build bristlebots, and the instructions for step-by-step directions on how to build them. Read more

Lesson Plan Instructions

The Bristlebot Robotics Kit (SB-BRISBOT) kit can be used with the Lesson Plans listed below. Click on any lesson plan below to see the full information.

Vibrobots— Tiny Robots from Scratch
Lesson Plan Grade: 3rd-5th
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Vibrobots are tiny robots powered by a vibrating motor, like the type found in cell phones. In this lesson plan, your students will learn about engineering design as they build their own vibrobots from craft materials. No previous experience with robots is required! Read more
NGSS Performance Expectations:
  • 3-5-ETS1-2. Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.

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