When AI meets sleep: Designing the night of the future

The article "When AI meets sleep: Designing the night of the future" explores the evolving understanding of sleep as an active, complex state rather than merely a passive biological necessity. It highlights how traditional sleep analysis has been retrospective and limited, overlooking the rich cognitive and emotional processes occurring during sleep, particularly during REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep. The piece argues for a paradigm shift toward recognizing sleep as a dynamic form of activity that can be better understood and engaged with through advanced technology. Central to this innovation is SomnoAI, an AI system developed by REMspace, a neurotechnology company specializing in sleep and consciousness research. SomnoAI is designed to monitor and interpret subtle sleep rhythms in real time, improving rest quality, predicting sleep disorders, and even enabling dream control. The technology is embodied in the LucidMe PRO smart sleep mask, which tracks brain waves (EEG), breathing, and movement to provide biofeedback and gentle sensory cues. This integrated system supports faster sleep onset, deeper rest,