THE company behind a bizarre AI headband that aims to let users control their dreams has opened up its sign-up list.
Halo is a gadget created by Prophetic and it uses ultrasound to induce lucid dreams.
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Lucid dreaming is the act of being aware that you’re in a dream and sometimes being able to control what happens.
It’s thought one benefit of lucid dreaming is that people could be more productive in their sleep.
“The combination of ultrasound and machine learning models (created using EEG & fMRI data) allows us to detect when dreamers are in REM to induce and stabilize lucid dreams.
“Together we will pursue the answers to life’s biggest questions,” the Prophetic website explains.
Previously, Prophetic was looking for volunteers who have been involved in lucid dreaming studies before.
The company has now opened up a signup process for anyone to try the gadget out.
“The Halo is a tool for humans to explore their subconscious.
“This is the most advanced neurotech wearable ever created.
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“The Halo’s closed-loop neurostimulation system artificially recreates neural activation sequence patterns of natural lucid dreams on demand by utilizing multi-element focused ultrasound, generative 3D spatial pulse controls, fMRI training data, and EEG sensors,” wrote Prophetic.
The company is asking for a deposit of $100 from those who wish to try the device.
It says this will be subtracted from the overall cost of the Halo, which is currently estimated to be $2,000.
According to the website, the deposit is 100 percent refundable.
The first 1,000 deposits get access to the corresponding Prophetic app for free for a year.
So far there’s been no proof released to show that the Halo device actually works.
Prophetic previously revealed its aim was to start shipping its devices in 2025.
Most people are said to spend about one third of their lives sleeping.
That’s why a device like Halo could be revolutionary and even life-changing.
This post first appeared on Thesun.co.uk
