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| + | The Internet magazine BostInno posted about the experience of two Pavlok users, Mr. Hernandez and Pavlok software engineer Mr. Eapen. Hernandez used the device for two months to break the bad habit of cussing he developed as a teenager. He claims that Pavlok helped him to reduce the bad habit "tremendously" and that he is now more mindful of what he is about to say. As of the time of writing the article, he was no longer using the device because the prototype he used had some bugs and he waits for the feature-complete release version. Mr. Eapen used the device for one month in order to better control his beer drinking habit. He said he "had a noticeable shift [on his] opinion of beer" and that the device gave him better control. He still uses the device to help him wake up at the desired time and also otherwise controls bad habits that would have negative effect on his productivity.<ref>http://bostinno.streetwise.co/2015/02/02/pavlok-user-reviews-wearable-shocking-fitness-device/</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 14:57, 27 July 2016
| Pavlok | |
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| Category | Limb-mounted |
| Developer | Pavlok, Inc. [1] |
| Announced | November 2014 [2][3] |
| Released | Developers: (unknown)
Consumers: April 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, that communicates with the device by Bluetooth 4.0 LE, 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] The app offers to set individual goals and good habits forming plans (such as regular exercising, meditation, or waking up) with varying degree of rewards and punishments.
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]
- Maneesh Sethi - CEO and Co-founder
- Jim Lynch - Co-founder
- Chris Schelzi - marketing
- Justus Eapen - software engineer
- Nicole Fallek - designer
- Adam Andrewjeski - software engineer
- Peter Dunbar - mobile software engineer
- Sasha Iuleu - hardware
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
The company recommends that Pavlok should not be used by minors, pets, pregnant women, persons with heart conditions, and persons with internal medical devices.[15]
Public & Media Impact and Presentation
We found a great number of reviews, early announcements and user experiences with Pavlok. For better clarity, we arranged the following sections into three categories.
Announcements
https://www.engadget.com/2014/07/04/pavlok-wearable/
https://techcrunch.com/2014/09/30/pavlok/
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-30182607
http://www.fastcodesign.com/3033580/fast-feed/this-cruel-pavlok-bracelet-shocks-you-to-exercise
https://www.rt.com/news/192516-pavlok-wristband-campaign-launched/
Reviews and User experience
The Internet magazine BostInno posted about the experience of two Pavlok users, Mr. Hernandez and Pavlok software engineer Mr. Eapen. Hernandez used the device for two months to break the bad habit of cussing he developed as a teenager. He claims that Pavlok helped him to reduce the bad habit "tremendously" and that he is now more mindful of what he is about to say. As of the time of writing the article, he was no longer using the device because the prototype he used had some bugs and he waits for the feature-complete release version. Mr. Eapen used the device for one month in order to better control his beer drinking habit. He said he "had a noticeable shift [on his] opinion of beer" and that the device gave him better control. He still uses the device to help him wake up at the desired time and also otherwise controls bad habits that would have negative effect on his productivity.[16]
http://motherboard.vice.com/read/i-shocked-myself-for-five-days-to-break-my-coffee-addiction
https://www.yahoo.com/tech/i-strap-the-gadget-to-my-wrist-and-double-click-101397371719.html
Shark tank incident:
http://nextshark.com/maneesh-sethi-pavlok-shark-tank/
http://www.businessinsider.com/shark-tank-fight-over-pavlok-2016-5
Mentioned on NPR's Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me! show.[17]
Public Policy
We are not aware of any policy that is regulating or is otherwise relevant to this device in particular.
Related Technologies, Projects or Scientific Research
We found no related research that is connected to this device in particular.
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
- ↑ https://pavlok.groovehq.com/knowledge_base/topics/pavlok-is-not-for-use-by
- ↑ http://bostinno.streetwise.co/2015/02/02/pavlok-user-reviews-wearable-shocking-fitness-device/
- ↑ http://www.npr.org/2015/08/15/432370883/limericks
