What if you could feel raindrops or a beating heart, or train in competitive archery, all from the comfort of your own home? That game-changing immersion could bring a new dimension to virtual environments, allowing users to experience the world of imagination with a high degree of realism.

A recent invention by a team of NUS researchers promises to substantially improve a user’s sense of touch in virtual reality (VR), with the goal of delivering a more authentic and immersive experience within the metaverse. Your…