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Weird lickable lollipop invention lets you taste in virtual reality


Licking a lollipop-shaped device can let you taste and smell nine flavors in VR.

The small, lollipop-like interface simulates up to nine flavors and can even be combined with smells to make the sensation of taste feel lifelike, scientists said in a new study published Nov. 25 in the journal PNAS. So far, these flavors include salt, sugar, cherry, citric acid, green tea, passion fruit, grapefruit, durian and milk. Aside from making VR gaming more immersive, the device could have practical applications, including taste tests by doctors, online grocery shopping and education, the team suggested.

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