Virtual Cocoon~

Well we are onse step to closer to our Holodeck dreams.Now a team of British academics from York and Warwick universities are creating a virtual reality helmet they are calling the Virtual Cocoon. A virtual reality helmet that recreates the sights, smells, sounds and even tastes of far-flung destinations has been devised by British scientists. The device will allow users a life-like experience of places such as Kenya's Masai Mara while sitting on their sofa. They can also enjoy the smell of flowers in an Alpine meadow or feel the heat of the Caribbean sun on their face~

It features a high-definition high dynamic screen - which produces pictures ten times darker, or 30 times brighter than conventional television. A tube connected to a box of chemicals releases smells under the wearer's nose, while a similar device can spray flavours directly into the mouth and provide a texture sensation. The heat and humidity can be changed using a fan and heater, while surround-sound speakers recreate ambient noise. Initial estimates suggest the helmet will cost around £1,500.~