Researchers from the startup Remspace have made a significant breakthrough in the field of connecting dreams with the real world. They have successfully developed a technology that enables the management of a smart home directly from conscious dreams. The preprint of the experiment can be found here.
During the experiment, an experienced practitioner of conscious dreaming during sleep issued commands using special sensors that detected electrical impulses from his hands and face. These impulses were then translated into commands for a smart speaker, which in turn controlled household appliances such as a light bulb, a kettle, and a radio.
While in the dream state, the subject was able to turn lights on and off, operate the radio, and even boil water for a morning cup of tea. The devices confirmed that his brain was in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep phase during these actions.
Mikhail Rainga, the General Director of Remspace, commented on the experience saying, “When we drank tea that was boiled based on commands from a dream, we tasted the future. In a few years, such technologies will blur the line between dreams and reality. People will gradually learn to not only control their dreams but also utilize them for personal and household purposes.”
The development by REMSPACE opens up new possibilities for the effective utilization of sleep, a period that constitutes a third of human life. The company had previously showcased the transmission of speech and music from dreams to reality, virtual objects, and experiments with implants for dream control.