UIST AdjunctSeptember 27, 2025Yichen Yu, Qiaoran Wang
Lucid dreaming relies on a high level of metacognition and requires significant time and effort to master induction techniques, presenting obstacles for those seeking such experiences. This study proposes a personalized lucid dreaming training system Noetic Dream that combines virtual reality (VR) with open-monitoring(OM) meditation, acting on the mechanism of "dream awareness" through both...
Lucid dreaming can offer many benefits, such as reducing nightmares and enhancing creativity; however, insufficient dream control may limit these benefits. To remedy this, we designed three modular somatosensory cues for use during lucid dreams that aim to enhance lucid dream body control. Through this process, we discovered several insights into designing systems to support lucid dreaming.