The Sleep Shepherd works with brain’s natural structure to slow brain down and guide it to asleep. The beanie incorporates patent-pending Virtual Hammock Technology developed by Dr. Michael Larson who also happens to be the inventor of The Sleep Shepherd.

High fidelity speakers integrated into the beanie emit custom, auditory tones into each ear individually. Through proprietary brainwave filtering algorithm, these tones are customized based upon current level of brain activity; the technology induces a rhythmic sensation of side-to-side swaying by utilizing the natural workings of the brain’s auditory center.

Once a person fall asleep, the Sleep Shepherd will deactivate the sound, but will continue to monitor brainwaves to resume its “sound activity” if needed.

Once a person fall asleep, the Sleep Shepherd will deactivate the sound, but will continue to monitor brainwaves to resume its “sound activity” if needed.Creating a biofeedback system that automatically responds to brainwaves and works with brain’s natural structure to help person fall asleep is very challenging task. To accomplish these goals, the company incorporated high quality sensors and monitoring components in combination with a customized algorithm that automatically adjusts to each person individual brainwave patterns.

Unlike the sleeping drugs, the Sleep Shepherd helps wearer to fall asleep naturally without any side effects or habit-forming consequences. That’s why the beanie can be worn as often as needed without the negative side effects of pharmaceutical approach.

The hat was developed by a team of engineers and product designers led by Dr. Michael Larson (Ph.D. from M.I.T.). It is also endorsed by a Harvard M.D. who called the Sleep Shepherd the “most significant drug-free sleep innovation in years.” At some point, every individual has wished falling asleep were as easy as flipping a switch.

The Sleep Sheppard is looking to raise $50,000 at the crowdfunding website Kickstarter. You can support it from here.