The Playbrush Turns Children's Toothbrushes Into Gaming Controllers
Rahul Kalvapalle — April 16, 2016 — Tech
References: playbrush & geeky-gadgets
The Playbrush is a wonderfully innovative dental hygiene system, available in the American, Canadian and the European markets, that is designed to gamify the boring act of brushing teeth so that children can enjoy it and improve their oral hygiene habits and overall dental health.
Available for $51, the Playbrush is attached to the handle of any regular toothbrush. Once it is activated, the Playbrush system essentially converts the toothbrush into a game controller that can be used to control characters in various smartphone and tablet games.
Ultimately, the Playbrush proves that gamification can certainly be applied to the personal hygiene and health realms with great effects. In this case, the system combines the act of brushing your teeth with the enjoyment and fun of mobile games, making for a fun and healthy cocktail.
Available for $51, the Playbrush is attached to the handle of any regular toothbrush. Once it is activated, the Playbrush system essentially converts the toothbrush into a game controller that can be used to control characters in various smartphone and tablet games.
Ultimately, the Playbrush proves that gamification can certainly be applied to the personal hygiene and health realms with great effects. In this case, the system combines the act of brushing your teeth with the enjoyment and fun of mobile games, making for a fun and healthy cocktail.
Trend Themes
1. Gamified Dental Hygiene - Creating gamified experiences in dental hygiene can make the process more enjoyable and improve oral health habits.
2. Personalized Oral Care - Personalizing oral care routines through gamification can encourage individuals to maintain good dental health.
3. Integration of Technology in Dental Products - Incorporating technology, like gaming interfaces, into dental products opens up new opportunities for interactive oral care experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Dental Care - The dental care industry can incorporate gamified devices and technologies to engage patients and improve oral health outcomes.
2. Gaming - The gaming industry can explore partnerships and development of gamified products that promote health and wellness, such as dental hygiene.
3. Mobile Technology - The mobile technology industry can collaborate with dental care providers to create innovative gamified experiences that integrate with smartphones and tablets.
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