In the 2020 German Design Awards, Kitten Planet's Brush Monster toothbrush was named the winner of the design competition and honored in the category for Excellent Product Design: Baby and Child Care. The smart brushing education kit for kids introduces an app-connected experience that relies on augmented reality to encourage healthy brushing habits.
When using the smart toothbrush, kids can use the app as their mirror. As the app analyzes the locations of teeth with the help of the toothbrush's built-in sensor, Brush Monster helps to make sure that the entire mouth is getting clean with guidance and gamified elements. Much like visiting the dentist, after brushing with the app and electric toothbrush, kids get a dental report on areas that they could improve on.
App-Connected AR Toothbrushes
Brush Monster Builds Healthy Brushing Habits with Augmented Reality
Trend Themes
1. App-connected Toothbrushes - Opportunity for dental companies to develop app-connected toothbrushes for adults that facilitate improved brushing habits through gamification and augmented reality.
2. Ar-gamified Health Apps - Potential for gamified augmented-reality health apps to address preventative healthcare and promote adherence to recommended health routines.
3. Smart Sensing Devices - Emerging technologies like smart sensors can enable the development of innovative products that promote good health behaviors in children and adults alike.
Industry Implications
1. Dental Care - Dental care industry can develop and market smart toothbrushes and dental health apps that use gamification and augmented-reality to encourage better brushing habits in children and adults.
2. Healthtech - Healthtech companies can use AR and gamified health apps to promote preventative healthcare and healthy lifestyle habits.
3. Children's Health and Wellness - Innovative companies in children's health and wellness can use smart toothbrush technology and gamification to promote good oral hygiene and health habits in children.