Could Extended Reality Be A Silver Bullet for Plant-Based Meat?

Augmented reality (XR) technology is increasingly penetrating everyday life. This time, scientists from the University of Tampere decided to investigate how these virtual tools can increase the appeal of plant-based dishes. Prof. Roope Raisamo, who specializes in human interaction with technology, sees this as an opportunity to popularize healthy and balanced nutrition. If plant-based dishes taste as appetizing as those with meat, there is a gro…

Could Extended Reality Be A Silver Bullet for Plant-Based Meat?

4 Mins Read Researchers in Finland are using extended reality to create a multisensory eating experience and enhance the appeal of plant-based meat alternatives. Forget CRISPR, fermentation or 3D printing – maybe all we need to improve the taste and texture of meat analogues are just a fork and a headset. Scientists at Finland’s Tampere University and the VTT Technical Research Centre are proposing the use of extended reality (XR) to make climat…