Virtual reality (VR) could soon become a lot more realistic.
NEW affordable haptic gloves let you FEEL VR
Researchers have developed a new way to let you feel what’s happening in a virtual world when you put on a VR headset. A device applies chemicals to your skin to trigger reactions. It’s part of a growing wave of so-called “haptic” gadgets designed to enhance virtual reality.
"People typically use all of their senses to understand the world around them," Todd Richmond, a VR expert and IEEE member, told Lifewire in an email interview. "In virtual environments, visuals typically dominate the experience, but people notice things that are missing. Adding haptics to VR can help deepen the immersion."
Haptic devices are designed to let you feel real sensations in virtual reality. Haptic devices already on the market range from gloves to bodysuits that you can connect to VR headsets.
