Scientists at City University of Hong Kong have created a groundbreaking VR device that allows users to experience taste in a virtual world. This innovative "lollipop-shaped taste interfacing system" can produce up to nine different flavors, including sugar, salt, citric acid, and more, using food-grade flavour chemicals.

By applying a voltage to the lollipop, these chemicals mix with saliva to create realistic taste sensations. This technology could revolutionize virtual experiences, making food shows more immersive and enabling remote tasting for digital shopping.

Researchers envision applications in medical gustation assessments, remote shopping, and mixed reality environments, providing an almost endless array of possible tastes through adjustable voltage #CityU #FoodTech