# Agony-Exposing Apps Stanford Has Revealed the Pain Detection Machine to the Dismay of Fakers By Omar Yusuf | Published 2011-09-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pain-detection-machine References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5842840/objective-pain) & [theatlantic](http://www.theatlantic.com/life/archive/2011/09/a-new-objective-way-to-study-pain/245293/) Fakers and frauds beware because [Stanford](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synthetic-user-startup) researchers are completing plans to roll out their new Pain Detection Machine to interested hospitals and clinics -- and trust me, they'll be interested. A considerable, yet understated hurdle in modern medicine involves the communication of pain. For eons, doctors have had to rely on patients to relay and describe the intensity of the pain they've experienced. Ignoring the glaring cultural biases, it's still very difficult to get an accurate gauge of pain from someone who is flustered, delirious or simply annoyed. But not for long, as Stanford has unveiled the details of its Pain Detection Machine. This neurologic device scans the patient's brain and detects the prevalence and intensity of the discomfort. Correct approximately 81% of the time, the Pain Detection Machine is still ironing out the kinks, though it'll be ready for your diagnosis in the near future. Just don't walk in hoping for some [free pain medication](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paindai) -- they'll catch you! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pain Detection Machines:** The development of pain detection machines will revolutionize the medical industry by providing accurate pain diagnosis and treatment regimens. - **Neurological Scanning Devices:** Neurological scanning devices will give doctors a more accurate perspective of a patient's state of mind and body helping them better diagnose various medical conditions. - **Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Medicine:** The use of AI and machine learning in medicine will help to diagnose and treat conditions with greater accuracy and efficiency. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry will be transformed by cutting edge technologies that will help to not only diagnose medical conditions more accurately but also revolutionize the way patients are treated. - **Neuroscience:** The field of neuroscience will benefit from the development of new technologies like the pain detection machine to better understand the mechanics of the human mind and body. - **Medical Technology:** Medical technology is poised for rapid growth and innovative breakthroughs that will make health care more efficient and effective than ever before. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Pain Visualization Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-release.md) - [VR-Powered Therapeutic Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vrpowered-therapeutic-treatments.md) - [VR-Based Pain Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smileyscope.md) - [Facial Pain Relief Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acheless.md) - [AI-Powered Digital Polygraphs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polygrai.md) - [Back Pain-Focused VR Therapy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appliedvr.md) - [AI-Enabled Smart Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-smart-bandages.md) - [Early Diagnosis Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/machinemd.md) - [AI-Powered Forensic Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-forensic.md)