The $175 real-life Inception headband that could let you control your dreams
- Lights are sounds are played as you fall asleep to influence dreams
- Sensors monitor brainwaves and eye movement
- Mask can also work out the best time to wake you up
PUBLISHED: 20:09 GMT, 16 January 2014 | UPDATED: 11:50 GMT, 18 January 2014
The Aurora smart headband contains lights and plays sounds that its maker says allows the wearer to influence their dreams.
Software in the $175 band knows when you dream by measuring brainwave and eye-movement activity, while also tracking body movements.
By programming the device before you fall asleep, it is believed the gadget can give wearers deeper sleep with more vivid dreams - and can even wake you up at the perfect time.
The real-life inception headband that lets you control your dreams through an accompanying app, thanks to sounds and LED lights that flash
HOW IT WORKS
Software in the $175 band knows when you are falling asleep by measuring brainwave and eye-movement activity, while also tracking body movements.
Once it detects this, a series of red, green and blue LEDs are flashed in preprogrammed sequences, while playing music the user chooses.
The LED lights also act as visual cues while in your dream, to allow the user to realize that they are dreaming.
'Once you know you are in a dream, the possibilities are then endless,' the firm says.
'The Aurora is a headband that plays special lights and sounds during REM to help you become aware that you are dreaming as you stay asleep - allowing you to take control of your dreams!' its makers say.
'The idea of lucid dreaming has been around for centuries. In this state, anything is possible: zoom through space, fight fire-breathing dragons or become president, all from the comfort and safety of your own bed!'
The firm behind it has been raising money via Kickstarter, and the band also has an accompanying app, although it can be used without a phone.
It works by flashing a series of red, green and blue LEDs and playing music the users chooses.
Software in the $175 band knows when you are falling asleep by measuring brainwave and eye-movement activity, while also tracking body movements.
Once it detects this, a series of red, green and blue LEDs are flashed in preprogrammed sequences, while playing music the user chooses.
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The gadget is likened to the abilities in the hit movie Inception, where Leonardo di Caprio was able to control his dreams.
WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE
The LED lights also act as visual cues while in your dream, to allow the user to realize that they are dreaming.
'Once you know you are in a dream, the possibilities are then endless,' the firm says.
'The Aurora can help you nail that upcoming presentation, hit the game-winning shot or ask your
'Create daring dreamsigns with quick, loud flashes for an immediate lucidity alert, or try softer, less apparent tones to subtly modulate your dreamscape!
'Why not transport your dreams to the beach with seagull and wave sounds over a pulsating blue ocean, or curl up to a cozy fire with crackling wood and orange/red hues? The possibilities are truly limitless,' it is claimed.
The band is worn above the eyes, and the lights flash down
an early prototype of the system being tested
