This is an excellent case of "Good idea; bad idea." This is a design for a toothbrush to help kids brush. It has lights to tell the kid when he is pressing too hard or soft, and also glows when the time is up. Sounds like a good idea. Then it gets weird. It also is connected by RF to a silicone crocodile which makes lifelike breathing motions. If you stop brushing, the breathing slows down, and then stops. You know some kid will be traumatized after killing his crocodile, scared to ever brush his teeth again. It's hard to brush and cry.
posted Sep 23, 2005 | permanent link
