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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 system. The device is worn the same way as a regular wristwatch. Upon pressing the button, the module discharges electrical current into the 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.
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https://pavlok.groovehq.com/knowledge_base/topics/general-product-specifications

Revision as of 09:54, 26 July 2016

Pavlok
Pavlok01.png
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.

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 system. The device is worn the same way as a regular wristwatch. Upon pressing the button, the module discharges electrical current into the 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.

[9][10]

https://pavlok.groovehq.com/knowledge_base/topics/general-product-specifications

Purpose

Company & People

Important Dates

Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment

Ethical & Health Issues

Public & Media Impact and Presentation

Public Policy

Related Technologies, Projects or Scientific Research

References