The skinuses a rubbery plasticless than 3 millimeters thick that’s studded with magnetic particles.
The innovation uses artificial intelligence to calibrate the sense of touch.
It’s part of a growing number of innovations designed to enhance virtual environments.
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Super Skin?
It could be used for anything from robot hands to tactile gloves.
ReSkin has magnetic particles inside that produce a magnetic field.
An example of how a machine can “feel” a blueberry with and without artificial skin.Meta
When the skin touches another surface, it changes the magnetic field.
It uses the aromas of sandy beaches, smoke, and fire to make you feel like traveling.
Another startup in the VR smell space isVaqso, based out of Japan.
It offers gloves that can be paired with VR goggles.
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“Concepts like scent or smell control can be used to tell a story.
Virtual sensations from the future might be more satisfying and complex.”
ForVR in healthcareor training, having proper sensory cues can differentiate between an exciting experience and one that works.
This is because sensory input strengthens neural associations formed during practiced tasks.
