This collection of multi-sensory technology highlights some of the exciting developments happening in this industry. As devices and gadgets become more of a way of life, it is only natural that they will be capable of quite a bit. By addressing multiple senses, experiences are elevated ten-fold for the average person. Such multi-sensory technology can also benefit injured individuals who suffer from the lack of one or more senses.
Whether used for recreational purposes or more serious applications, these examples of multi-sensory technology show how taste, smell, touch, sight and sound can be manipulated through such innovations. Imagine watching television and smelling the scenes, not just seeing or hearing them. Fashion is even adopting multi-sensory technology in order to display different moods while becoming wearable art.
23 Examples of Multi-Sensory Technology
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Emotion Sensing Dresses
Second Skin by Jenny Tillotson & the Science Fashion Lab
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Morphing Muscular Mobile Phones
Living Phone Changes Shape to Notify the User of Incoming Calls
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Hi-Tech Translucent Tubs
The Xiuxi Bathtub is Brimming with Opulent Cutting-Edge Features
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Downloadable Digital Animals
These Digital Pets are a Sound Solution to the Real Thing
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Multi-Sensory Fixtures
The Sony LED Light Bulb Speaker Emits Both Light and Sound
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Sensory Therapy Furnishings
This Furniture Line Treats Mental Health with Light and Aromatherapy
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Musical Kitchen Contraptions
Cooreator Acts as a Digital DJ, Mixing Sounds That Reflect Your Meal
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Sensory-Crossing Apparel
Max Binski Creates Visual Sound Interpretations
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Extrasensory Accessories
The Eidos Project Introduces a New Way to Perceive Your Surroundings
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Wearable Pressure Therapy
The Bear Hug Inflatable Vest Soothes Autistic Individuals
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Multi-Sensory Cosmetic Displays
PERCH Interactive's Station Simplifies the Shopping Experience
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4D Movie Theaters
CJ Group Teams with AEG to Install the First 4D Theater in LA
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Sound-Producing Posters
The Sound of Taste Reacts to a Person's Touch
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Multi-Sensory Dining Experiences
Dining at the Hi-Tech Sublimotion Restaurant Costs a Hefty $2,000
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Odor-Emitting Televisions
Tokyo University Creates 4D TV Which Offers a Fuller Viewing Experience
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Digital Aroma Devices
The Scentscape from Scentsciences Makes Smell-o-Vision a Reality
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Sensory Vending Machines
Holiday Autos' Vending Machine Dispenses the Smells of Summer
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Scent-Sending Apps
The Smell-o-Vision Scentee App Adds a New Sensory Experience
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Multimedia Tables
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Motion-Activated Movie Seats
D-BOX Motion Code Rattles Audiences Nationwide
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Symphonic Keyboard Programs
Patatap is an Interactive Site That Creates Symphonies
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VR Winterwear Apps
Jaunt and North Face Take Shoppers on a Virtual Adventure
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Sensory Gaming Applications
The 'Sona' Game by Ruslan Gaynutdinov Plays with Touch
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Adaptive Audiophile Earbuds
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 Has aptX Technology
Visualized Emergency Communication Devices
The 'SITO' Disaster Radio is for Deaf Users
Mood-Powered Smartphone Speakers
The Conceptual 'MIX:X' Speaker by Junyoung Lee is Intelligent
Malleable Wearable Smartphones
The Motorola Adaptive Display Concept Bends to Sit on the Wrist
Expressive Body Mists
Phlur Body Mists are Modern, Wearable, Layerable Scents
Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones
The Nokia Infinity Pro Concept Has an Elegant Form and Function
Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers
The Samsung Shortcut Sneaker Can Perform Five On-Device Actions
3D Display Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Uplight' Game Console Has Interchangeable Components
Productivity-Focused Smart Glasses
The ASUS AirVision M1 Has Dual 1080p Micro OLED Displays
Discreetly Connected AR Sunglasses
Everysight Maverick AR Glasses Have a Sony microOLED Display
Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual Sony Smart Switch Ecosystem is All-in-One
Smell-Based Disease Detectors
The 'DiagNoze' Uses Breath Analysis to Determine Diseases
Motion-Sensing Mobile Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Nova' Handheld Game Console is Sensor-Laden
Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits
Portal:M x Virtual Fashion Exhibition Host a Phygital Experience
LED Can Concepts
The Pepsi Smart Can Has a Flexible HD Display & Sound System
Auxiliary Display Smart Speakers
The Conceptual Google Omni Smart Speaker Offers Visual Feedback
Intelligent Accessible Light Designs
The Conceptual 'Lamptok' Light Supports the Hearing Impaired
Multi-Sensory ASMR Experiences
Valentino Beauty's Dubai Airport Pop-Up Featured Gilded Visuals
AI-Powered Scent Molecules
Osmo Developed Three Fragrance Ingredients with AI Technology
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Wireless Transparent Oled TVs
LG is Unveiling the LG Signature OLED T at CES 2024
State-of-the-Art Retail Fragrance Dispensers
iRomaScents Enhances the Retail Experience with Tech
Spatial Audio Streaming Interfaces
The Apple Vision Pro Spotify UI by Kyuna Petrova is Immersive
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Immersive Reading Headsets
The Sol Reader Immerses Users into Their Virtual Reality E-Books
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Future-Facing Smart Home Displays
The 'Overlay' Display by Susanna Kim is Packed with Sensors
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Fashion-Forward Gadgets
This Open-Ear Earbud Concept Serves as a Functional Accessory
Fluidless Scent-Releasing Facemasks
Hong Kong Researchers Developed a Smart Mask Using Wax Pads
Wearable Skin Sensors
HapSense Helps Scientists Accelerate the Analysis of Cosmetic Products
AI-Enabled Smart Glasses Demonstrations
Vuzix® Will Lead Interactive Demonstrations at CES 2024
Modular Handheld Gaming Systems
The 'feeel' Gaming System by Jasmin Kappler is Customizable
Educational Exploration Binoculars
The Conceptual 'BINO' Mixed Reality Device Works in Many Ways
High-Tech Fragrance Diffusers
Frédéric Malle's Fleur Mécanique Boasts an Updated 50s-Style Design
Tactile Vehicle Key Fobs
This Conceptual Car Key Fob by Zander De Beer is Ergonomic
Multi-Sensory Flagship Stores
KATE Shibuya Offers Immersive Digital and Physical Experiences
Phygital Beauty Store Experiences
Sephora's Store of the Future Locations are Immersive
LiDAR-Powered Visual Impairment Headsets
.lumen Glasses Guide Wearers with Haptic Feedback
Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness
Experience the Future of Intimacy
Three-Dimensional Mixed-Reality Displays
Looking Glass Unveils the New 3D Glass Displays
AR Fragrance Mirrors
Mugler's Augmented Reality Mirrors Convey the Essence of Scent
Interactive Sensory Tables
The Fisher-Price Sensory Bright Light Station Offers Six Play Modes
Keyboard-Intact E-Ink Smartphones
The Minimalist Phone Has a Juxtaposing Design Language
Immersive Living Room Concepts
Moooi Presents an Immersive Journey for Milan Design Week
Mobile-Friendly Gaming Controllers
The 'MOI3D' Concept Controller by Vadim Danilkov is Two-in-One
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
Simplistic Distraction-Free Phones
The LoFone Has an E Ink Kaleido 3 Color Display
Scent-Releasing Gaming Devices
The 'Gamescent' Syncs with Gameplay to Add a Sense of Smell
Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
Multipurpose Scent-Releasing Wearables
Researchers at Stockholm University Created the 'Nosewise'
Stackable Home Fragrances
Bakic Group's Modular Room Fragrance Plays with Sculptural Scents
Tri-Folding Smartphone Concepts
The TECNO Phantom Ultimate 2 Imagines the Foldable Phone Future
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
AI Scent Creation Platforms
EveryHuman's Algorithmic Perfumery Uniquely Explores Fragrance Notes
Mental Health Mirrors
The Baracoda BMind Smart Mirror Helps Users Manage Stress
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Sensorial Shower Foams
Sundae's Whipped Shower Foams Come in Decadent Scents Like Chocolate
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond Dropped Three Hoodies with Physical & Digital Elements
Portable Surround Sound Systems
Sony's HT-AX7 Speakers Replicate Cinematic Experiences
Neuroscientific Bodycare Campaigns
Native's Scent Alchemy Campaign Shares the Science of Scent
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Mental-Health Smart Mirror Concepts
The Mio Smart Mirror Encourages Self-Motivation
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Touch Message Wearables
The Bond Touch 4 Helps People Stay Connected with Haptic Technology
Aromatic Memory Projection Systems
The Scent Camera & Memory Station by Yue Wang is Immersive
Haptic VR Controller Gloves
The SenseGlove Nova 2 Has Haptic Force-Feedback Technology
Dual-Display Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual iPhone Vision by Antonio De Rosa is Robust
High-Tech Cyber Headphones
Neurable Taps Master & Dynamic to Enhance its Brain-Sensing Headphones
Open-Style Air Conduction Earbuds
The JBL Soundgear Sense Let Listeners Hear What's Around Them
Transparent Television Screens
Samsung Revealed a Transparent Microled Display at CES 2024
Immersive VR Shopping Apps
Mytheresa Worked with Obsess on New Apple Vision Pro App
Multi-Sensory Fragrances
Bleu Nour Revolutionizes Fragrance by Turning Colors into Scents
Audio-Amplifying Glasses
Nuance Glasses Help Those with Hearing Loss
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Immersive Multi-Sensory Fragrances
ASMR Fragrances Pairs Perfumes with Soothing Videos
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Festival-Inspired Fragrances
Natura Captured Molecules at Music Events to Make Two Fragrances
Luxury AR Packaging Solutions
Mytheresa Released App-Controlled Innovative Product Packagings
Pop-Up Sensory Showers
Dove's South Bank Activation Spotlights MicroMoisture Technology
Malleable Furniture-Like TVs
This TCL Flexible OLED Display Offers a Smooth Visual Experience
Immersive Scent-Based Devices
Aromajoin Unveiled Two Immersive Scent Devices for VR Gaming
Enhanced Music Display Headsets
Olga Orel Designs the FUTUREAHEAD Headset with a Display
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Neutralizing Home Fragrances
Pura's Open Air Technology is Effective at Canceling Household Odors
Spatial Content Creation Systems
Sony Corporation Boasts an Xr Head-mounted Display & Controllers
Intelligent Bathroom Bathing Systems
The LG Smart Bath and Shower Purifier Refreshes Bathers
Transparent TV-Speaker Hybrids
The LG DukeBox is Coming to CES 2024
Malleable Stretching Displays
This Stretchable Display from LG Display Stretches by Up to 50%
Inclusive Smartphone Control Devices
The 'Matrix5' Assistive Key Device by Aerum Gu is Tactile
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Low-Power Paper-Like Retail Signs
The Samsung Color E-Paper Display Has an Eye-Friendly Profile
Reactive Robotic Textile Technologies
MotorSkins SELK Technology Brings Textiles to Life
Music-Inspired Avatar Campaigns
Bang & Olufsen Launches the See Yourself in Sound Ad
Multisensory Cocktail Menus
Synaesthesia Inspired the Spectrum Cocktail Menu at Fitz’s
Portable Theater Systems
Sony HT-AX7 Creates Room-Filling Sound Anywhere in the Home
Adaptive Touchscreen Workspace Designs
The Take a Rest System be Vestel has Transformative Detail
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
AI-Powered OTC Hearing Aids
AVAtronics Debuts AI-Enriched Wideband Technology
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Mood-Enhancing Aromatherapy Devices
The Memoraphy Device Concept Dispenses Scents Based on Mood
Vibrational Gamer Belts
The Feelbelt Haptic Audio Wearable Enhances Game Immersion
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
Deluxe by Linner Depends the New MEMS Speaker Technology
Miniature Haptic Communicators
ONECOM's FINTIN V1 is a CES 2024 Innovation Award Winner
AI Dementia Care
Sensay Uses AI to Replicate a Person's Likeness and Preserve Memories
Screen-Equipped Computer Peripherals
Reid Parsekian's Magic Mouse Touch Includes a Display
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
Smart Car Diffusers
The Philips OlfaPure 7300 Lets Drivers Match Scents to Their Moods
Nature-Inspired Multifunctional Speakers
MOSSLAB's Moss Echo Speaker Brings Nature into a Space
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
Enhanced Mobile Photography Sensors
The Sony LYTIA 50MP Mobile Image Sensor Maximizes Capabilities
Portable Olfactory Training Sets
The Olfki Kit Offers Aromatherapy from Anywhere
Olfactory Entertainment Devices
'MovieScent' Uses Smell and AI to Achieve a 4D Experience
3D-Spatial Sound Phone Calls
Nokia Successfully Creates a 3GPP Immersive and Audio Service
Touchscreen Thermometer Apps
This App Lets Smartphones Take Body Temperature Readings
Custom Scent-Altering Lamps
Semin Park Designs the Moodmist Lighting System
Eye-Tracking Interface Smartphones
The Honor Magic 6 Will Feature the Magic Capsule Technology
Tactile Audio Vehicle Features
The Range Rover SV Edition One has a New Bass Technology
Neurodivergent-Friendly Aircraft Cabins
Muirhead Debuts the Sensation Collection
Advanced Printing Techniques
BrandMyDispo Has Introduced Printing Techniques for Custom Mylar Bags
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Heart-Monitoring Earbuds
Sennheiser's New Innovation are Revolutionizing Audio Technology
Stretchable OLED Panels
Researchers at PME UChicago Created a Stretchable and Flexible Display
Gesture-Controlled Apps
Spatial Touch Lets Users Navigate Tech With Their Fingers
Illuminated Leather Smartphone Technologies
Infinix 3D Lighting Leather Brightens Device Edges
Hand-Tracking Devices
PalmPlug is a Precise Hand-Tracking Device
Smell-Oriented Virtual Masks
The City University of Hong Kong Designs a Wearable Smelling Gadget
Color Vision Accessibility TVs
The Samsung SeeColors Mode is on 2023 Models
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Waterproof Bathroom TVs
Sylvox's Waterproof Smart Magic Mirror Bathroom TV is Dual-Function
Sensory Museum Tours
The Dock Museum in Barrow Aims to Increase Accessibility for Blind Visitors
Animal-Perspective Video Cameras
A Team of Researchers Develop a Special Imaging System
Accessibility-Promoting Voter Tools
The McGonagle Reader Assists Consumers with Visual Impairments
Emotive Cinematic Experiences
Movies Of Mood Selects Films Based on Your Current Feelings
Fabric-Analyzing Smartphone Devices
This Near-Infrared Spectroscopy System is Advanced
Eye-Tracking Technology Functions
Apple Implements Eye-Tracking Features to Recent Products
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Multi-Sensory Fondue Experiences
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