Build a Bristlebot, a Tiny Toothbrush Robot

Introduction

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.

Credits

Materials

• Bristlebot Robotics Kit, available from our partner Home Science Tools. You will need these parts from the kit:
  • Coin cell battery
  • Vibration motor
• You will also need the following materials, which are not included in the kit:
  • Toothbrush head with the handle cut off
  • Small piece of double-sided foam tape
  • Scissors
• Note: The kit includes enough parts to build two bristlebots, and two other types of simple robots. See the kit instructions page for details.