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Revision as of 10:33, 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 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

Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment

Therapy - The device helps with breaking unwanted habits and losing addictions.

Ethical & Health Issues

Public & Media Impact and Presentation

Public Policy

Related Technologies, Projects or Scientific Research

References