Feelreal VR Mask and Nirvana helmet let gamers smell and feel the action

In what could just as easily prove to be a very bad idea as it could a good one, a startup company called Feelreal has created a virtual reality mask and helmet that lets you smell virtual environments. The company claims its devices stimulate both the olfactory (smell) and tactile (touch) senses, thereby immersing you in virtual water mist or wind or a battlefield... Continue Reading Feelreal VR Mask and Nirvana helmet let gamers smell and feel the action

Section: Wearable Electronics

Tags: Kickstarter, Smell, Tactile, Virtual Reality

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