As a child, brushing my teeth was a chore and I’m sure it took a lot of pressure from my parents for me to brush my teeth on a regular basis, as is the case with most kids. It seems there might finally be a solution to making brushing one’s teeth exciting and fun. Researchers have developed a sophisticated game using simple equipment which shows children which teeth have been brushed in which teeth need more attention. This allows for children to receive recognition for completing their brushing while at the same time making sure that they have successfully followed recommended brushing techniques. It would be interesting to see how other forms of hygiene can become a video game, I imagine a whole market just for potty training. Perhaps an video game for dogs as an inexpensive and effective method of training. How about a recycling trash can that allows you to progress through a game as you help the environment? It’s a shame that humans find these actions boring and need games to properly perform tasks like these, but the results are well worth the humility.

– Terrence Scoville

Via Engadget