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Re:Show HN: A machine that detects when you text and drive t... by maneesh on Saturday June 26, 2021 @12:31PM (#27643300)
Pavlok founder here (wearable behavior trainer for humans with vibrate and electric zap)

I have considered designing something to prevent texting while driving. But a zap during a drive seems like less safe and problematic. We see a lot of people who fall asleep while driving too.

A curious problem to try and solve…

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Re:Show HN: A machine that detects when you text and drive t... by nik12795 on Saturday June 26, 2021 @02:11PM (#27644323)
Yes, I'm familiar with Pavlok. I remember watching that episode on Shark Tank a few years ago.

I come to the same "less safe and problematic" conclusion at the end of the video (which was no surprise). It's a real problem and something worth thinking about, at least until self driving cars take over.

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Re:Show HN: A machine that detects when you text and drive t... by nefitty on Sunday June 27, 2021 @06:53AM (#27650468)
I’ve hooked up my pavlok to a bunch of stuff using iOS shortcuts. I’m sure it would be possible to automate this already.
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