Virtual Reality Can Now Smell
A new device can deliver smells to VR users, immersing them in scented virtual worlds.
The device is lightweight, flexible, and wireless. It uses small paraffin wax pads infused with scents that are heated by an electrode to release an odor. A temperature-dependent resistor, or thermistor, senses the temperature, which controls the smell's intensity. And a magnetic induction coil controls a metal plate that conducts heat away from the electrode to rapidly cool it down and shut off the scent.
The device can be worn on the upper lip or as a face mask. It can be customized with a selection of 30 odors, and different combinations can be blended at varying intensities to create a palette of thousands of possible fragrances.
The device has a number of potential applications, including:
The researchers are already working on shrinking the device down further. They aim to make it five to 10 times smaller in the future.
This is an exciting development for the future of VR. It could revolutionize the way we experience virtual worlds and other forms of entertainment.
More Products That Let You Smell in Virtual Reality & the Metaverse Takes a Whiff:
Nosulus Rift - This is a product from Ubisoft, developed for the game South Park: The Fractured But Whole. The product is a mask that attaches to the nose, and contains a small container with a fragrant liquid. When the game detects an event that requires a smell, the product releases the smell from the container.
Additional Information
Soon, in the glasses of virtual reality, we will be able to quietly fart that everyone will smell in every dimension of a chosen virtual universe. This is a game-changer for pranks. Imagine being able to fart in your friend's virtual living room without them ever knowing it was you. Or, farting in the middle of a virtual meeting without getting caught. The possibilities are endless.
Of course, with great power comes great responsibility. We must use this technology wisely. We don't want to create a virtual world that is full of farts. But, used responsibly, this technology has the potential to bring a lot of joy to the world.
The article was written by Amit Caesar.
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