Bristlebot racing snail

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Bristlebot racing snail

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Those mad hatters over at Evil Mad Scientist Labs have been at it again. After Windell wowed us with his simple but surprisingly motile “Bristlebot,” Lenore has taken it in a whole different direction with a snail plushie that moves by the directional motion of its velvet fibers.

A Velvet Bristlebot Racing Snail – Link

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  • HOW TO – Make a Bristlebot a tiny directional vibrobot made from a toothbrush! – Link

2 thoughts on “Bristlebot racing snail

  1. Maxd says:

    Genius!
    I want to MAKE one

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Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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