Chemical tricks offer real-life sensations

Chemical haptics VR set-up

Beeld: Human Computer Integration Lab / University of Chicago

By applying chemicals to the skin, researchers from the University of Chicago have created a new form of haptics that make VR-experiences more real. The system isn’t perfect yet, but it could be a way to enrich the world of gaming. And perhaps, it may even offer medical applications in the future. C2W International visited Chicago for a real-life demonstration.  

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