Sci-fi becomes reality; for the first time, dreamers manipulate the physical world
REMspace, a neurotechnology company specializing in lucid dreaming studies, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone: participants in a recent study used lucid dreaming to control an RC car and successfully navigate obstacles remotely. This revolutionary breakthrough marks the first time physical avatars have been controlled directly from dreams, transforming a long-held science fiction concept into reality. This achievement builds on REMspace’s previous peer-reviewed studies, including one where dreamers controlled virtual objects and interacted with a Tesla in a simulated environment.
Researchers at REMspace have developed a cutting-edge device integrating sleep-stage trackers and electromyography (EMG) sensors to detect movements inside dreams. The EMG sensors were placed on the arms of the nine lucid dreamers, who were trained to control the car by straining their left arm for forward motion and their right arm for turning. During the lucid dreaming phase, audio signals via earbuds or LED lights alerted them to obstacles in the dream environment.
Despite the presence of sleep paralysis, the sensors detected residual muscle activity from participants’ dream-state movements. A server remotely identified when participants entered a lucid dreaming state and translated the EMG signals into commands for the RC car. Four participants successfully controlled the RC car in REMspace’s lab directly from their dreams. Though brief, their control included navigation and obstacle avoidance, representing a critical step in bridging the gap between dreams and the physical world.
“For the first time, sleeping individuals have been able to control physical, moving objects,” said Michael Raduga, CEO at REMspace. “This marks a significant leap from our earlier work, which focused on virtual object control, highlighting the incredible potential of dream-based interaction with reality.”
Pioneering new frontiers in neurotechnology
The latest study represents the next evolutionary step in REMspace’s mission to bridge dreams and physical reality. By year’s end 2025, the company plans to make this technology commercially available, allowing people worldwide to explore the untapped potential of lucid dreaming.
“Dreams, especially lucid dreams, hold immense potential to reshape how we interact with the world,” said Raduga. “With advances like these, we are opening doors to new ways of exploring human potential, creativity and ingenuity.”
REMspace envisions a future where dreams are seamlessly connected to physical reality. By building on its existing advancements, the company is paving the way for the broader application of dream-based technologies, including education, therapy and entertainment. This latest breakthrough is just the beginning, with further developments planned for 2025 and beyond.
For more information about REMspace, visit remspace.net.
About REMspace
REMspace, a neurotechnology company specializing in lucid dreaming, believes every adult can benefit from the practice of lucid dreaming. Focusing on breakthrough research, it provides innovative and science-backed technologies such as intelligent sleeping masks and dietary supplements. REMspace promotes improved sleep quality and the ability for people to connect with their subconscious to unlock hidden resources — such as creativity and ingenuity. For more information, visit https://remspace.net/.
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