A France-based startup Kolibree is reinventing the oral care method with the world's first Internet connected Smart Toothbrush that acts like a personal dentist for assistive teeth cleaning.
Your world is getting more connected with this new accessory. Kolibree, a French startup unveiled the world's first Internet connected Smart Toothbrush that monitors and motivates users toward brushing better. The toothbrush is fitted with an accelerometer, gyroscope and magnetometer that records the brushing habits and displays them on a smartphone.
The Kolibree Smart Toothbrush was showcased at the preview event for the 2014 International Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas, Sunday. This adds to the growing list of wearable and internet connected gadgets. The toothbrush has its own companion smartphone app that helps users keep daily tabs on their brushing habits.
The downloadable mobile app connects to the toothbrush via mobile's Bluetooth. It records each brush stroke and reveals if the brushing time was sufficient. The app also tells if a user has reached important parts of the teeth and gums. Based on the stats, the app will give you an overall score that can be used to maintain good oral health, according to the company.
The Smart Toothbrush can be very helpful for kids. Parents can keep daily tabs on their children's brushing habits with one app for all family members. The app also shows a graph that compares each family member's brushing habits.
With the Kolibree connected toothbrush and mobile app, you can take control of your health and teeth with easy-to-understand monitoring and scoring," the company said in a press release."You can easily share your stats with your dentist and family or choose to keep it private."
Kolibree also lets third-party developers to build apps and games for the brush.
The Smart Toothbrush will be available for purchase in the third quarter for prices ranging from $99 to $200, depending on the model.
