LUCI™, Advanced Lucid Dream Inducer

A project in Montreal, Canada by GXP Technologies
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Go to sleep with Luci™, the world's first lucid dream inducer that uses brainwaves for reliable REM sleep detection.
Backers: 2569
Average Pledge Per Backer: $141

Funded: $363,302 of $40,000
Dates: Oct 14th -> Nov 13th (31 days)
Project By: GXP Technologies
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Montreal Kickstarter Project Shutters After Fraud Allegations

November 12th - via: betakit.com
The Wall Street Journal reports that the “Luci”, a device that “induces lucid dreaming”- was pulled off of the site last night after several backers on the comment section apparently piped up over “red flags”. These were a lack of information on the Montreal-based company, GPX Technologies, and how pictures and videos of the device didn’t satisfy backers probes. (Read More)

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November 12th - via: blogs.wsj.com
The creators of Luci, a device that induces lucid dreaming, abruptly pulled the plug on their Kickstarter funding amid a flurry of fraud accusations. (Read More)

Private lender acquired for LUCI

November 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear LUCI backers, We would like to inform you that we have signed a funding agreement with another private lender. The offer came to us this week from a generous Kickstarter user who is extremely passionate about our project. After a face to face... (Read More)

Circuit designer

November 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We have narrowed down our search for a circuit designer who will be capable of implementing the features you all asked for. We are very excited that these features are now plausible and we hope to deliver the best product possible in the spring!... (Read More)

Business registry

November 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi guys! There seems to be a little bit of disapproval with our time away, so we thought we'd take a few minutes to write an update. Some people were wondering if we were a registered business. The Quebec business registry was out for maintenance... (Read More)

We'll be back on Friday!

November 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there folks! Just dropping this quick update to let you know that we will be away until Friday. Taking some well deserved time off. However, we will be taking some time to compile a complete list of requested features before the end of the... (Read More)

Headband material chosen

November 11th - via: kickstarter.com
After going back and forth on some silicone materials, we have found the one most suitable for the headband. It is very thin and has an almost 1000% elongation rating. This will allow two layers of material to be worn comfortably throughout the... (Read More)

New milestone reached

November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to the 2600+ backers (and counting) who have brought the funding to $400,000. Thanks to you, we hope to make LUCI the gold standard in lucid dream induction devices. We look forward to continuing this wonderful adventure with all of you.  (Read More)

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November 9th - via: techradar.com
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Reply to your suggestions

November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Folks! Very constructive comments and suggestions. Thanks! We are looking into the possibility of completely redesigning the device with your suggestions. Some things we never thought of now seem comnpletely necessary. We will keep you posted on... (Read More)

Where we stand...

November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
• Vocal alert WILL be customizable with your own recording• Headphone jack will be included• Short-wire ear buds will be included• Black Limited Edition and KS green version will never be offered again after this campaign• No wireless for... (Read More)

FAQ Updated

November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
There are numerous comments regarding the lack of communication on our part. We apologize immensely if you had a question pending. Please note that most of our communication is performed in the form of updates. Also, since we receive over 100 private... (Read More)

Headphone Jack vs. Earbuds

November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
While we have decided to include a headphone jack, you can rest assured that we will still include short wire earbuds with the device. :)  (Read More)

Feature Poll (Decision)

November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
It turns out that the vast majority of you would like a headphone jack instead of the earphones being hard-wired to the headband. This makes perfect sense. Not only will it allow you to use any headset that you want, it will also simplify the design... (Read More)

New milestone reached!

November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Today we hit the $200,000 mark. Once again, we would like to thank all who have backed this project and shared it on Facebook and Twitter. We have been very busy sourcing materials and parts, so please bare with us if you still have an unanswered... (Read More)

FEATURE POLL!

October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
YES OR NO ... Would you prefer that the headband include a headphone jack instead of the integrated earbuds?  (Read More)

We hit a huge milestone today!

October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
This morning, we busted the $100,000 in funding! So thank you everybody for your wonderful support. Many people are asking us if we plan to put stretch goals. We prefer not to promise anything in the form of stretch goals. We rather make the simple... (Read More)

Awesome weekend!

October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
What a great weekend for the campaign! Logging in this Monday morning to see that we’ve blown through the $50,000 mark is really rewarding. It proves how much demand there is for such a device. We have received lots of messages and thus have many... (Read More)

WE DID IT!!!

October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone for making us reach our $40,000 goal! From now on, it's all about taking your feedback and determine what can be done to improve Luci to be the best device that it can be. (Read More)

75% funded

October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Today we breezed through the 30,000$ mark. We're almost there. Remember to share this project with your friends on Facebook and Twitter. It makes a huge difference. And it will affect the features on the production model. Thank you everyone!  (Read More)

Half way there!

October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
On this third morning we're 50% funded! Thanks for all who have funded the project so far. And also to those who have shared our project with their friends.  (Read More)

Another great day!

October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We've had another great day and we're almost halfway to our funding goal! Thank you once again to everybody who's helping us. We've changed our profile image since it shows the product a little better.  (Read More)

Thank you from GXP Technologies

October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

20% funded!

October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Now this is getting exciting! Thank you so much for all who have backed the project so far. We are 1/5 of the way to our goal. Let's blast try to blast through our funding goal so we can make LUCI exactly the way YOU guys want it!  (Read More)

First morning

October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey guys! What a nice surprise to wake up this morning and see that LUCI is already 10% funded! Thank you so much to everyone who has supported us so far. We're working hard to reply to all your questions. Also, keep your suggestions coming. We will... (Read More)

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