A team of researchers has succeeded in bringing the sense of taste to the virtual world. By developing a smart lollipop, they have made it possible for users to feel different flavors while experiencing virtual reality. This new achievement has been published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
According to Tekna technology media scientific news service, this device looks like a regular lollipop, but it has advanced technology. Inside this lollipop, there are small bags that contain different flavored gels. By applying a low voltage, these gels are activated and transfer their flavor to the user’s saliva. In this way, the user can taste different flavors while experiencing virtual reality.
According to Tekna Technology Media Technology News Department, with the addition of the sense of taste, the virtual reality experience becomes much more realistic and attractive. According to researchers, this technology can be used in various fields such as medicine, education and entertainment. For example, doctors can use it to evaluate patients’ sense of taste, or in online stores, customers can taste products before buying. This achievement shows that virtual reality technology is advancing rapidly, and in the near future, we can expect much more sophisticated virtual reality experiences.
Despite all the advantages of this technology, there are still some limitations. For example, the amount of gel in a lollipop is limited and requires refilling. Also, the variety of flavors that can be produced with this method is still limited. Researchers are working to improve this technology. They plan to increase the number of flavors that can be produced and make the lollipop last longer. Also, they are looking to develop this technology for other senses such as smell.
The development of the smart lollipop is an important step towards immersive virtual reality. This technology can help us to experience the virtual world in a more realistic way and has various applications in different fields. To see the latest news, refer to the scientific news page of Tekna Media.
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