# Recycled Electric Toothbrush Gadgets Bristlebot/Brushbot By Alex Covert | Published 2008-05-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-toothbrushes-bristlebot-brushbot References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2008/05/brushbots_are_d.php) Old toothbrushes can be used for all sorts of things - cleaning greasy engine parts, scrubbing hard-to-reach toilet nooks, and creating robotic artists. The folks at [Evil Mad Science Laboratories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meesh) discovered a simple DIY robot project. It uses a [toothbrush head](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/io-travel-toothbrush), a pager motor, and a watch battery. A spin off of the Bristlebot is BrushBot, a project designed by Christian Cerrito, that uses two heads instead of one to vibrate around on a palette of paint blobs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Robotics:** Creating simple robots using everyday items like toothbrushes, pager motors, and watch batteries. - **Repurposing Technology:** Finding new uses for old toothbrushes, such as cleaning engine parts and scrubbing hard-to-reach areas. - **Artificial Intelligence in Design:** Incorporating robotic artists, like the BrushBot, into the creation of artwork. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Exploring innovative ways to repurpose old electronics, like toothbrushes, for DIY projects and household tasks. - **Art and Design:** Integrating robotic artists, such as the BrushBot, into the creative process and exploring new possibilities for AI-driven artwork. - **Sustainable Products:** Creating eco-friendly gadgets, like recycled electric toothbrush projects, that promote reuse and reduce waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Electric Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-electric-toothbrush.md) - [Magnetic Charging Tooth Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mode.md) - [Aluminum Electric Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suri-sustainable-electric-toothbrush.md) - [Disability-Aiding Robotic Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coraprox.md) - [Electrolytic Dog Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-toothbrush.md) - [Affordable Sonic Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-electric-toothbrush.md) - [Playful Oral Care Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buildabrush-starter.md) - [Quick Cleaning Electric Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-y-brush.md) - [Tech-Forward Tooth Brush Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-electric-toothbrush1.md)