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Research conducted by the MIT Media Lab suggests that olfactory stimuli during sleep can improve the positive content of dreams and enhance overall sleep quality. Building on this insight, Dream Wander integrates scent-based interventions to alleviate subconscious anxiety and stress, promoting a more restful sleep experience.

麻省理工学院媒体实验室进行的研究表明,睡眠时的嗅觉刺激可以改善梦的积极内容,提高整体睡眠质量。基于这一见解,Dream Wander整合了基于气味的干预措施,以减轻潜意识的焦虑和压力,促进更宁静的睡眠体验。

Combining the smart app Dream Wander with an device, the Dream Spray, to provide a personalised sleep solution. The system allows users to select and deploy different scents at specific sleep stages, tailored to their unique needs.

将智能应用程序Dream Wander与Dream Spray设备相结合,提供个性化的睡眠解决方案。该系统允许用户在特定的睡眠阶段选择和部署不同的气味,以满足他们的独特需求。




Functionality Overview |功能概览

Scents for Different Sleep Stages
为不同睡眠阶段选用功效不同的芳香气味

Lavender: Released during the initial stages of sleep to aid relaxation and help users fall asleep faster.
香味薰衣草:在睡眠的最初阶段释放,帮助放松,帮助用户更快入睡。

Chamomile: Activated during rapid eye movement (REM) phases to mitigate nightmares and encourage calm dream content.
洋甘菊:在快速眼动(REM)阶段激活,减轻噩梦,促进平静的梦内容。气味传递技术




Scent Delivery Technology

The Dream Spray device, designed to be mounted above the user's bed, works seamlessly with the Dream Wander App. By analysing sleep patterns and dream activity, the app triggers the device to release specific scents at optimal moments.

这款名为Dream Spray的设备被设计安装在用户的床上,可以与Dream Wander应用程序无缝对接。通过分析睡眠模式和梦境活动,该应用程序会触发设备在最佳时刻释放特定的气味。

©Lingxi Zhang