Augmented reality TagCandy creates a virtual taste explosion

The majority of augmented reality applications these days may be visual ones, but that’s hardly the only type of augmented reality possible, as fully evidenced by this so-called TagCandy device built by Yasuaki Kakehi of Keio University. As you can see above, it consists of a rather large base that accommodates a regular lollipop, which not only makes it easy to hold the candy, but uses bone-conduction technology to produce different sounds ranging from fizzy soda to fireworks. Of course, it is just a concept, and still something of a work in progress — future possibilities apparently include the ability to detect biting in addition to sucking, and the ability to buy and share different “sensations” on the internet. Head on past the break to check it out on video. Continue reading Augmented reality TagCandy creates a virtual taste explosion Augmented reality TagCandy creates a virtual taste explosion originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Dec 2010 01:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

Posted by on December 3, 2010. Filed under News, Tech. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback to this entry