Why Art Robots?
Art robots are a fantastic way to explore creativity with friends and family. Host a robot building party or art creation session and let the artistic collaboration begin! Don’t forget to share your creations online using hashtags like #artrobots
With a little effort and imagination, you can turn everyday materials into a portal for artistic expression.
Andrea's Spinning Bot
Forget brushing teeth! This time, the electric toothbrush uses its vibrations to power a pool noodle doodling bot! The bristles become a motor, making the attached markers dance across the paper and create art.
What you'll need
We found everything that we needed at the dollar store.
- 1 pool noodle, cut to the length of the toothbrush
- 1 electric toothbrush
- 2 rubber bands
- 3 -4 markers
Set it up
Step 1 should be done by an adult!
- Cut the pool noodle open with a serrated knife
- Insert electric toothbrush
- Use a rubber band to secure the toothbrush inside of the pool noodle
- Wrap another rubber band around the mid section
- Weave 3 -4 markers under the rubber bands
Watch the video for more details!
We also explored a sideways bot which was fun but made erratic lines.
