# Behavior-Checking Bracelets The Liv Bracelet Warns Users Of Problematic Behaviors By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-05-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-bracelet References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/liv-compulsive-behavior-bracelet/43462/) & [habitaware](http://www.habitaware.com/) The [Liv](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liv-by-kotex) is an extraordinarily high-tech wearable bracelet, developed by Liv, that is designed to make it easier than ever for you to correct your problem behaviors. This particular bracelet is capable of recognizing problem behaviors -- particularly compulsive ones -- and vibrating to alert wearers to cease said behavior. The wearable bracelet was developed by husband-and-wife inventors Sameer and Aneela Kumar in order to treat the latter's compulsive eyelash and eyebrow pulling behavior. It is used in conjunction with a companion smartphone app that users can use to pair their device with an iOS or Android device. They then intentionally perform the behavior in order to 'teach' the bracelet the compulsive behavior that it is intended to treat. The Liv is a great example of modern wearable technology being used to improve people's lives in understated but hugely important ways, seeing as how [compulsive behaviors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adam-sensor) are known to negatively impact people's quality of life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Problem-behavior-detecting Wearables:** Develop wearables that can detect problematic or compulsive behaviors and alert the user of them. - **Behavioral Modification Technology:** Create technology, such as smartphone apps, that can be paired with wearables to help users modify their problematic behaviors. - **Health-improving Wearables:** Design wearables that can positively impact users' quality of life by improving their health or habits. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Wearable Technology Industry:** The market for wearable technology could expand by creating products, such as the Liv bracelet, that can detect and deter problematic behaviors. - **Mental Health Industry:** The mental health industry has the potential to utilize the technology behind the Liv bracelet and its companion app to help patients manage and treat their compulsive behaviors. - **Self-improvement Industry:** The self-improvement industry could benefit from incorporating the Liv bracelet and its technology into their programs to help their clients modify and improve their behaviors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tic-Tackling Wrist Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourettes-wrist-wearable.md) - [Alcohol-Monitoring Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcoholmonitoring-bracelet.md) - [Wearable Monitoring Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tband.md) - [Behavioural Habit Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trackhands.md) - [Health-Tracking Swimmer Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soswim-safety-bracelet.md) - [Demure Blood Pressure Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aktiia-wearable-blood-pressure-monitor.md) - [Addiction Support Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretaa.md) - [Habit-Building Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-one-tracker.md) - [Consumer Biowearable Device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biowearable-device.md)