AI wearable claims it will let users control their dreams
Artificial intelligence is pushing the boundaries, but a new claim from a startup called Prophetic AI is generating both excitement and skepticism. The company says it has developed a wearable device that could allow users to influence and control their dreams – something that has largely been the subject of science fiction until now.
Prophetic AI recently introduced two devices called Dual and Phase, which are designed to be worn on the head like a band. According to the company, these wearable devices are capable of inducing lucid dreams – a state in which a person is aware that he or she is dreaming and may even be able to guide the direction of the dream.
On its official social media channels, Prophetic AI explained the technology behind the devices. The company said the wearable devices emit safe ultrasonic energy through the forehead targeting the prefrontal cortex. This area of the brain is associated with higher-level thinking and self-awareness. The goal is to activate the frontoparietal network, which is typically less active during dreaming, resulting in the general lack of awareness people experience while sleeping.
By stimulating this network, Prophetic claims the device can “rebalance” brain activity and gradually transition dreams into a lucid state. The system also includes electroencephalogram (EEG) sensors to monitor brain activity in real time. These sensors help detect when the user enters REM sleep – the stage most closely associated with vivid dreaming – and allow the device to respond accordingly.
The concept relies on a method called transcranial focused ultrasound (TFUS), combined with AI-powered targeting. In theory, this approach could not only trigger lucid dreaming, but also increase dream lucidity, improve memory, and give users some degree of control over their dream experiences. However, these claims have not yet been independently verified, and experts caution that more research is needed before such technology can be considered reliable or widely effective.
Despite the uncertainty, the idea has already generated considerable interest. Devices that directly interact with brain activity are an emerging area of innovation, and consumers are increasingly curious about devices that promise to enhance psychotic experiences, including sleep and dreaming.
As for pricing, the entry-level model, the Prophetic Dual, is listed at $449 (roughly Rs. 42,300) and is expected to start shipping later this year. The more advanced version, Prophetic Phase, is priced at $1,299 (approximately Rs 1,22,000) and is scheduled to be released in mid-2027.
While the prospect of controlling dreams is intriguing, it remains to be seen whether Prophetic AI’s technology can deliver on its promises. For now, it represents a bold step toward a new frontier where neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and consumer technology intersect.
