Build a Bristlebot, a Tiny Toothbrush Robot
Active Time
30-45 minutes
Total Project Time
30-45 minutes
Key Concepts
robotics, circuits
![]() IntroductionDo 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.CreditsBen Finio, PhD, Science Buddies
This project is based on Bristlebot: A tiny directional vibrobot by Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories.
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Materials
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Active Time
30-45 minutes
Total Project Time
30-45 minutes
Key Concepts
robotics, circuits
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