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New device lets you experience taste in virtual reality; here's how it works


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Published in Science and Technology on Tuesday, March 4th 2025 at 2:22 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Novel technology aims to alter the virtual reality experience by introducing a new sensory connection: taste. The 'e-Taste' interface employs sensors and wireless chemical dispensers to enable remote taste perception,

The article from MSN discusses a groundbreaking device developed by researchers at the University of Tokyo, which allows users to experience taste in virtual reality (VR). Named the "Taste the TV" (TTTV), this device functions by simulating the five basic tastes - sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami - through the use of a combination of gels and electrical stimulation. When a user wears the VR headset, the TTTV system can replicate the taste of food shown on the screen by spraying these flavor-infused gels onto a hygienic film over the user's tongue. The device aims to enhance the VR experience by engaging another sense, potentially revolutionizing how we interact with digital content, from virtual dining experiences to educational applications in culinary arts. However, the article also notes that while the technology is promising, it is still in its early stages, with considerations around hygiene, user comfort, and the accuracy of taste replication needing further refinement.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-in/technology/consumer-electronics/new-device-lets-you-experience-taste-in-virtual-reality-here-s-how-it-works/ar-AA1AcnRv ]

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