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| − | Pavlok is a wearable device the size of a watch that is worn on the wrist. It delivers an electric shock to the user either upon pressing the button or by a wireless signal sent from a paired smartphone. The device is meant to be used to break bad habits such as smoking by a method of classical conditioning. | + | Pavlok is a wearable device the size of a watch that is worn on the wrist. It delivers an electric shock to the user either upon pressing the button or by a wireless signal sent from a paired smartphone. The device is meant to be used to break bad habits such as smoking by a method of classical conditioning. |
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| + | Customers can so far only pre-order the device but a number of unit was already shipped to IndieGoGo backers in November 2016. | ||
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| − | November 2014 - IndieGoGo campaign for Pavlok started.<ref name="indiegogo" /> | + | * November 2014 - IndieGoGo campaign for Pavlok started.<ref name="indiegogo" /> |
| − | 30 November 2014 - The crowdfunding campaign was fully funded. | + | * 30 November 2014 - The crowdfunding campaign was fully funded. |
| − | November 2016 - Pavlok, Inc. shipped the device to every crowdfunding campaign backer. | + | * November 2016 - Pavlok, Inc. shipped the device to every crowdfunding campaign backer. |
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| + | It is not clear when the company plans to begin regular sales of the device. | ||
== Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment == | == Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment == | ||
Revision as of 12:40, 26 July 2016
| Pavlok | |
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| Category | Limb-mounted |
| Developer | Pavlok, Inc. [1] |
| Announced | November 2014 [2][3] |
| Released | Developers: (unknown)
Consumers: November 2015 (for crowdfunding backers)[4] |
| Price | 180 USD [5][6] |
| Operating system | none (can connect to smartphone) |
| Sensors |
none |
| Weight | g (unspecified)[7] |
| Controls |
button, smartphone [8] |
| Data available | Good |
| Risk factor | Low |
| Standalone | |
| http://pavlok.com/hello.php | |
Pavlok is a wearable device the size of a watch that is worn on the wrist. It delivers an electric shock to the user either upon pressing the button or by a wireless signal sent from a paired smartphone. The device is meant to be used to break bad habits such as smoking by a method of classical conditioning.
Customers can so far only pre-order the device but a number of unit was already shipped to IndieGoGo backers in November 2016.
Contents
Main characteristics
The device consists of a silicone armband and the hardware module that fits inside the armband enclosure. It also comes with a smartphone app for Android or iOS systems.[9] The device is worn the same way as a regular wristwatch. Upon pressing the button, the module discharges electrical current into user's wrist. The voltage can be controlled via the smartphone app or by double tapping the device, and can range from 50 to 450 volts.[10][11]
The smartphone app can be set so it delivers the electrical discharge after certain conditions are met, e.g. when the user impulsively checks their Facebook page or when they overspend.[12] This can be set in the smartphone app or with an IFTTT 'recipe'.[13]
Purpose
The purpose of this device is to help the users to break bad habits by utilizing classical conditioning. In this case, the stimulus is an electrical shock delivered when programmed conditions are met or manually by the user.
Company & People
Pavlok is developed by an American technology company Pavlok, Inc. The company is based in Boston, Massachusets.[14]
Important Dates
- November 2014 - IndieGoGo campaign for Pavlok started.[2]
- 30 November 2014 - The crowdfunding campaign was fully funded.
- November 2016 - Pavlok, Inc. shipped the device to every crowdfunding campaign backer.
It is not clear when the company plans to begin regular sales of the device.
Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment
Therapy - The device helps with breaking unwanted habits and losing addictions.
Ethical & Health Issues
Public & Media Impact and Presentation
Mentioned on NPR's Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me! show.[15]
Public Policy
Related Technologies, Projects or Scientific Research
References
- ↑ http://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=286370633
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/pavlok-breaks-bad-habits
- ↑ http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-30182607
- ↑ https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/pavlok-breaks-bad-habits#/updates
- ↑ https://buy.pavlok.com/collections/frontpage
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/PavlokWearable/shop?rid=260797560787639&rt=9
- ↑ https://pavlok.groovehq.com/knowledge_base/topics/how-much-does-it-weigh
- ↑ https://pavlok.groovehq.com/knowledge_base/topics/how-to-adjust-zap-settings-for-your-pavlok?from_search=true
- ↑ https://buy.pavlok.com/pages/pavlok-apps-and-integrations
- ↑ https://pavlok.groovehq.com/knowledge_base/topics/general-product-specifications
- ↑ https://buy.pavlok.com/pages/how-it-works
- ↑ http://metro.co.uk/2016/05/20/we-all-need-this-wristband-that-gives-an-electric-shock-if-you-go-overdrawn-5893960/
- ↑ https://ifttt.com/pavlok
- ↑ http://www.bloomberg.com/profiles/companies/1255361D:US-pavlok
- ↑ http://www.npr.org/2015/08/15/432370883/limericks
