Sometimes we wake up from a dream and wish we could record it. Dream Recorder AI works on this idea.
Highlights
Open-source Dream Recorder AI turns dreams into low-definition video
Device creates dream videos without brain scanning, using only voice-based recall
Modem aims to democratize AI outside corporate control by 2030
We've all wished we could record our dreams at some point. Now, an experiment has emerged in the world of technology called Dream Recorder AI. This device doesn't record your dreams exactly as they are, but it converts your remembered dreams into a visual video. This means that when you wake up in the morning, you'll not only be able to remember your dreams, but you'll also be able to see them in a blurry, cinematic way. Dream Recorder has been specifically designed as an open-source DIY project. Its entire hardware design, code, and guidelines are available on GitHub. Let's learn about it in detail.
What is Dream Recorder AI?
Many times we wake up after a dream and wish we could have recorded it. Dream Recorder AI works on this idea. It is not a brain-reading machine, but an open-source DIY project that converts your narrated dreams into visual videos. This means that when you wake up in the morning, you can relive your dream in a blurry, film-like manner. It has been developed by Modem, who have previously created many unique projects, one of which is Terra. It was a pocket-sized AI-powered compass that claimed to provide a phone-free walking experience. The device generates personalized routes based on user inputs like time, intention and location.
How does Dream Recorder work?
The process is simple. After waking up in the morning, the user narrates their dreams in voice. This voice is converted to text, and then AI models convert it into a low-definition visual video. The result isn't an Ultra HD video, but rather blurry and symbolic, just like dreams. This is what makes it special.
Device Features
AI-based visual reconstruction
Storage of seven dreams for a week
No dual-SIM functionality, but full DIY assembly option
Estimated to be made for around €285 Euros
No brain scanning required
Open-source and democratic approach
Modem, the team behind Dream Recorder AI, calls itself a "hybrid of a think tank and a design studio." They believe that the future of AI shouldn't be solely in the hands of big tech companies and venture capitalists.
The team says (via dezeen ), "By open-sourcing our project, we aim to democratize access to these technologies and provide a solid alternative to the dominant, corporate-led vision of AI. Right now, the future of these systems is being shaped by a select group of people, primarily tech companies and venture capitalists, who are driven by metrics of economic engagement and financial incentives."
Vision to 2030
Modem has given itself a limited operational timeline of 2030. This means it's not an endless business project, but a time-bound idea. They believe that when it comes to AI tools, it's more important to ask "what they should do" than "what they can do."
Where to get it and what next?
Currently, Dream Recorder isn't a ready-made product. Anyone can build it themselves using hardware designs and code available on open-source platforms like GitHub. While this is a preliminary experiment, it could open new doors for future research on the human mind and dreams.
