Virtual reality could get more realistic thanks to scientists inventing an artificial tongue that can taste flavours, such as sourness and umami ...

This advanced device features a pneumatic, multi-degree-of-freedom artificial tongue designed to mimic the mechanical properties and wettability of the human tongue. Constructed from silicone ...

In 70% of cases, participants rated the artificial taste the same as the ... it does not fully replicate how the human tongue experiences taste.