Touch, smell become the next big thing for the metaverse at CES 2023
A firm called OVR Technology showcased a virtual reality headset that contained eight aromas that can be combined to generate various scents. The sense of smell has been added to the Virtual Reality (VR) experience as showcased by metaverse -focused companies at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023. A recent report from consulting firm McKinsey & Company predicted that the metaverse could potentially generate $5 trillion in value by 2030. However, the report noted that metaverse success would need a more developed human aspect that delivers positive experiences to its users. One of these catalysts may be the integration of the sense of smell and touch into VR experiences which were showcased at the recent CES. As reported by Fortune, one of the firms called OVR Technology showed a headset with a container for eight aromas that can be mixed together, creating various scents. The VR headset is reportedly scheduled to be released later in 2023. An earlier version that was us...