A new sleep sensor developed by MIT scientists is proven to help users fall asleep faster
Elemind has launched a new sleep wearable – designed by MIT scientists – which it says can help users get more restful sleep.
It’s a soft, flexible headband that is worn at night, with a module on the front. It looks quite chunky in the media images, so it remains to be seen how comfortable it will be when worn in bed
According to Elemind, it uses neuromodulation technology designed to stop the brain from entering wakeful states. The idea is that using the band can help you fall asleep faster, and crucially, stay asleep.
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There are plenty of sleep products with relatively spurious claims – but Elemind has undertaken a series of clinical trials.
In the company’s press materials, it claims that “Elemind’s neurostimulation technology is backed by five clinical studies (two of which focused on sleep) and seven patents (3 granted, 4 pending). In the sleep trials, the company tested 112 different subjects, accounting for 876 nights of sleep and 96 naps.”
In a clinical trial, Elemind’s wearable was found to shorten the time to fall asleep in 76% of study participants. There was a significant improvement in sleep onset times of participants wearing the Elemind device, and
It’s 2024, so of course there’s an AI element, and Elemind says its AI Sleep Tailor feature will learn personal sleep patterns, and adapt to the user’s natural patterns.
Elemind’s Deep Sleep Stimulation Feature uses neurostimulation designed to boost time spent in deep sleep and enhance sleep quality, which will roll out via a firmware update later this year.
The company claims that the headband has an all-night battery life and can be charged during the day with a USB-C cable.
It’s not cheap, however. There’s a $349 price tag, and a $6.99 per month subscription (with a 12-month commitment). The company offers pre-order “beta” customers a free year if they sign up now.
