• Digitizing the chemical senses: Possibilities & pitfalls 

      Spence, Charles; Obrist, Marianna; Velasco, Carlos; Ranasinghe, Nimesha (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      Many people are understandably excited by the suggestion that the chemical senses can be digitized; be it to deliver ambient fragrances (e.g., in virtual reality or health-related applications), or else to transmit flavour ...
    • Multisensory experiences: A primer 

      Velasco, Carlos; Obrist, Marianna (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)
      We present a primer on multisensory experiences, the different components of this concept, as well as a reflection of its implications for individuals and society. We define multisensory experiences, illustrate how to ...
    • Multisensory integration as per technological advances: A review 

      Cornelio, Patricia; Velasco, Carlos; Obrist, Marianna (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)
      Multisensory integration research has allowed us to better understand how humans integrate sensory information to produce a unitary experience of the external world. However, this field is often challenged by the limited ...
    • Multisensory integration as per technological advances: A review 

      Cornelio, Patricia; Velasco, Carlos; Obrist, Marianna (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)
      Multisensory integration research has allowed us to better understand how humans integrate sensory information to produce a unitary experience of the external world. However, this field is often challenged by the limited ...
    • Multisensory technology for flavor augmentation: A mini review 

      Velasco, Carlos; Obrist, Marianna; Petit, Olivia; Spence, Charles (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      There is growing interest in the development of new technologies that capitalize on our emerging understanding of the multisensory influences on flavor perception in order to enhance human–food interaction design. This ...
    • Not just seeing, but also feeling art: Mid-air haptic experiences integrated in a multisensory art exhibition 

      Vi, Che Tanh; Ablart, Damien; Gatti, Elia; Velasco, Carlos; Obrist, Marianna (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      The use of the senses of vision and audition as interactive means has dominated the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) for decades, even though nature has provided us with many more senses for perceiving and interacting ...
    • A Reflection on the State of Multisensory Human–Food Interaction Research 

      Velasco, Carlos; Wang, Qian Janice; Obrist, Marianna; Nijholt, Anton (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      We present a perspective article on the state of multisensory human–food interaction (MHFI) research and lay out some reflections for research and development in this area of inquiry, based on a revision of the different ...
    • Sketching the Future of Human-Food Interaction: Emerging Directions for Future Practice 

      Deng, Jialin; Bertran, Ferran Altarriba; Obrist, Marianna; Mueller, Florian 'Floyd'; Velasco, Carlos (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      There is an increasing interest in food within the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) field with emerging interactive prototypes that augment, extend, and challenge the various ways in which people engage with food. The ...
    • Space Food Experiences: Designing Passenger’s Eating Experiences for Future Space Travel Scenarios 

      Obrist, Marianna; Tu, Yunwen; Yao, Lining; Velasco, Carlos (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)
      Given the increasing possibilities of short- and long-term space travel to the Moon and Mars, it is essential not only to design nutritious foods but also to make eating an enjoyable experience. To date, though, perhaps ...