LuciEntry: A Modular Lab-Based Lucid Dream Induction Prototype

Abstract

Lucid Dreaming, a unique state of consciousness whilst asleep where dreamers can engage in volitional actions not limited by the constraints of the physical world and control their dream contents, offers various mental and physical health benefits. Current research combining multiple lucid dreaming induction techniques is often conducted in a lab setting, lacking autonomy by relying on researchers to monitor manually. Recent studies also advocate for a modular system that can integrate multiple lucid dreaming induction techniques. We present LuciEntry, a prototype that includes a mobile app that guides users through pre-sleep cognitive training and a system that assesses the user’s sleep stage and triggers the external stimuli automatically to induce lucid dreams. We hope that this modular autonomous system will improve the research process, aiding in further research into lucid dreams.