A new study in Science Advances introduces e-Taste, a device designed to bring taste into virtual and augmented reality experiences. The e-Taste cube, which is filled with electric sensors, detects food objects in a virtual environment and releases a mix of chemicals to simulate five base tastes: salty, sour, sweet, bitter, and umami. This innovation aims to enhance how users engage with virtual content by offering a fully immersive sensory experience, moving beyond visual and auditory elements to include taste.
"The developers of e-Taste, a new device filled with electric sensors, wanted to add taste to the available repertoire of virtual senses, enhancing immersive experiences."
"e-Taste works by using sensors that detect food objects in the virtual environment and releasing a combination of chemicals to replicate five different tastes: salty, sour, sweet, bitter, and umami."
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