If you’re one of those people who hates having to brush your teeth but fear that not doing so will result in damaging your pearly whites, you’re in luck. Japanese scientists have created a high-tech toothbrush that requires no effort apart from putting it in your mouth. Just bite down on a mouthpiece and the machine will automatically start the brushing process in about a minute. Using technology developed by the Waseda University Robotics Laboratory, the “g.e.N” robotic toothbrush features multiple small brush heads that move up, down, left, and right, powered by a small but powerful motor. It’s designed to simultaneously clean both sides of the teeth while minimizing uneven brushing, with is apparently a problem that comes with manual brushing. The g.e.N robotic toothbrush weighs just 8 ounces, has a USB port for charging, and features multiple operating modes, including easy, careful, special care and children. Research has shown that it achieves cleaning effects equal to or better than conventional tooth brushing, without requiring any hands-on effort. The device is currently patent pending, but will sell for an estimated $199 when approved.
