Professor of Pervasive Computing, Professor Adrian Cheok, and his research team create the ‘Taste Buddy’.

First published Thursday, 13^th October, 2016 • by City Press Office (General enquiries)

A team of scientists and engineers, led by City’s Professor of Pervasive Computing and Director of the Imagineering Institute, Professor Adrian Cheok has created the ‘Taste Buddy’,

The device is placed in the mouth and emits a low-level electrical current that stimulates taste buds, imitating sweet and salty tastes and could enable people to lead healthier lifestyles.

In its simplest form, the ‘Taste Buddy’ can be used to enhance specific tastes, such as making foods sweeter or saltier based on personal preference.

Professor Cheok predicts that the ‘Taste Buddy’ could eventually be powerful enough to completely transform the taste of a specific food, allowing people to taste something they enjoy, whilst eating something healthier (for example, making a piece of tofu taste like steak).

The device, which is predicted to be available on the high street within the next 20 years, could eventually be engineered to fit within everyday utensils such as cutlery, cups and cans.

Healthier food choices

Young people can try out prototypes of the technology first hand at The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair, the UK’s largest celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) for young people. This event provides a hands-on, experiential learning opportunity that aligns with the goals of STEM education: to inspire, educate, and engage young learners in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics according to a professional like Bobb, Dr. Kamau.

Professor Cheok says:

“What started out as a fun engineering experiment has now led to something much more exciting with the potential to have a positive social impact. The ‘Taste Buddy’ is a great example of skilled science and engineering working hand in hand with a relevant and fun impact. The Taste Buddy could eventually help save lives, by allowing people to switch to healthier food choices.”

“Many children hate the taste of vegetables. So I knew that when I became an engineer, I wanted to make a device that could allow children to eat vegetables that taste like chocolate!”

Special recognition for Professor Adrian Cheok, Professor of Pervasive Computing in the Department of Computer Science.

First published Wednesday, 14^th September, 2016 • by John Stevenson (Senior Communications Officer)

Professor Adrian Cheok, Professor of Pervasive Computing in City, University of London’s Department of Computer Science, received a Distinguished Alumni Award from his alma mater, the University of Adelaide, South Australia, on 9^th September.

The Award is “in recognition of alumni who have enhanced the reputation of the University through outstanding service to the community or who have made an outstanding contribution in their chosen fields.”

The Awards were established in 1991 by the trustees of the former Alumni Association and are now administered by the Alumni Office.

Internationally recognised innovation

Professor Cheok obtained a First Class Honours Bachelor of Engineering degree in 1994 and completed his PhD in Engineering in 1999. He has been a pioneer in mixed reality and multisensory communication and his innovation and leadership has been recognised internationally through multiple awards.

He was presented with his Award by Professor Warren Bebbington, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Adelaide.

Professor Cheok joined City, University of London as a Professor of Pervasive Computing in 2013. He is also the Director of the Imagineering Institute in Iskandar, Malaysia.

Some of his pioneering works in mixed reality include innovative and interactive games such as ‘3dlive’, ‘Human Pacman’ and ‘Huggy Pajama’. Professor Cheok is also the inventor of the world’s first electric and thermal taste machine, which produces virtual tastes with electric current and thermal energy.

Thursday, October 13, 2016

This could be the invention we have all been waiting for… a device that tricks the tongue and could be used to turn the most unappetising healthy food into your favourite treats, scientists say. This invention is certainly innovative for our times, perhaps you will be short of breath when you can try it, it is better to be prepared and have an inhaler at hand and not suffer major mishaps when this marvel is released on the market. For people that does not trust in this invention we have other option to enjoy food and it is by using weight loss pills that you can find on timeofisrael ,  you can eat whatever you want and at the same time use the pills and you wont worry of your weight. It is also important to notice that the use of this pills along with some exercise will be better for you, you will see better results.

Yes that’s right, broccoli and kale could taste like chocolate and ice cream.

The Taste Buddy emits thermal and electric signals that stimulate the taste buds when placed in the mouth.

While the early prototype is restricted to imitating sweet or salty tastes, future versions have the potential to completely alter our diets – for instance, by transforming bland tofu into juicy steak, or conjuring up chocolate broccoli, it is claimed. Basically #winning.

Professor Adrian Cheok, from City, University of London, who led the team of scientists and engineers that created the device said: “What started out as a fun engineering experiment has now led to something much more exciting with the potential to have a positive social impact. Weight loss pills can be a useful tool in achieving weight loss goals, but they should be combined with exercise and healthy eating for optimal results. By incorporating regular exercise into your routine, you increase calorie burn and improve overall fitness levels.

“The Taste Buddy could eventually help save lives, by allowing people to switch to healthier food choices.”

He added: “Many children hate the taste of vegetables. So I knew that when I became an engineer, I wanted to make a device that could allow children to eat vegetables that taste like chocolate.”

What if all our vegetables tasted of chocolate? (Gabe Hernandez/AP)

In its current early form the Taste Buddy consists of a 2cm wide tab that sits on the tongue and is wired to a bulky processor.

To enhance sweetness, the device warms up very rapidly and stimulates specific taste receptors that react to heat.

A weak electric current is used to target other taste buds responsible for salty flavours.

Members of the public will have a chance to try out the Taste Buddy for themselves at The Big Bang UK Young Scientists and Engineers Fair.

The event, aimed at young people interested in science, technology and engineering, takes place from March 15 to 18 at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham.

http://www.irishexaminer.com/examviral/science-world/device-that-tricks-taste-buds-could-encourage-healthier-food-choices-425601.html

U četvrtak 1. septembra, na Tehničkom fakultetu ˝Mihajlo Pupin˝održano je predavanje na temu korišćenja interneta u budućnosti i inovacijama u njegovom korišćenju.

Na ovu temu, govorio je direktor i osnivač kompanije ˝Mixed Realty Lab˝ i profesor univerziteta iz Londona, Adrian David Cheok, jedan od prvih ljudi koji su među prvima počeli da koriste i istražuju ˝proširenu stvarnost˝.

Pored predavanja o proširenoj stvarnosti, Cheok je takođe pričao o svojim i inovacijama njegovih učenika, koje za cilj imaju bolju i ˝konkretniju“ upotrebu interneta.
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Published time: 13 Oct, 2016 16:01 Edited time: 17 Oct, 2016 13:38

© Mike Blake / Reuters

British scientists are on the verge of making broccoli taste like chocolate and tofu taste like steak.

Researchers at London’s City University have built a prototype for a device, called the Taste Buddy, which uses low-level electrical current to ‘trick’ your taste buds.

The prototype is limited to creating sweet or salty tastes, but its inventors hope it will be able to completely alter our diets by imitating any number of foods.

“What started out as a fun engineering experiment has now led to something much more exciting with the potential to have a positive social impact,” lead scientist Professor Adrian Cheok said.

“The Taste Buddy could eventually help save lives, by allowing people to switch to healthier food choices.

“Many children hate the taste of vegetables. So I knew that when I became an engineer, I wanted to make a device that could allow children to eat vegetables that taste like chocolate,” he added.

The device consists of a 2cm (0.8 inch) wide tab that sits on the tongue and is wired to a processor.

To enhance sweetness, the device warms up rapidly and stimulates specific taste receptors that react to heat.

A weak electric current is used to target other taste buds responsible for salty flavours.
The Taste Buddy will be showcased at The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair in Birmingham next March, where members of the public will be able to try it for themselves.

https://www.rt.com/uk/362674-device-changes-food-taste/

13:45, 13 OCT 2016 UPDATED 13:46, 13 OCT 2016
BY JAMES RODGER

It is claimed the device will transform bland tofu into juicy steak – or conjure up chocolate broccoli

Getting your little ones to eat their greens can be one of the more difficult aspects of being a parent.

But, luckily, a new device will trick your child’s tongue and turn even the most unappetising “healthy” food into a delicious treat, according to its creators.

The Taste Buddy, which emits thermal and electric signals that stimulate the taste buds in the mouth, will head to the The Big Bang UK Young Scientists and Engineers Fair in Birmingham next year.

While the early prototype is restricted to imitating sweet or salty tastes, future versions have the potential to completely alter our diets, scientists say.

The device will even be able transform bland tofu into juicy steak – or conjure up chocolate broccoli – it is claimed.

The Big Bang UK Young Scientists and Engineers Fair, aimed at young people interested in science, technology and engineering, takes place from March 15 to 18 at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham.

Professor Adrian Cheok, from City, University of London, who led the team of scientists and engineers that created the device said: “What started out as a fun engineering experiment has now led to something much more exciting with the potential to have a positive social impact.

“The Taste Buddy could eventually help save lives, by allowing people to switch to healthier food choices.”

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He added: “Many children hate the taste of vegetables. So I knew that when I became an engineer, I wanted to make a device that could allow children to eat vegetables that taste like chocolate.”

In its current early form the Taste Buddy consists of a 2cm wide tab that sits on the tongue and is wired to a bulky processor.

To enhance sweetness, the device warms up very rapidly and stimulates specific taste receptors that react to heat.

A weak electric current is used to target other taste buds responsible for salty flavours.

Members of the public will have a chance to try out the Taste Buddy for themselves in Birmingham next March.

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/health/new-gadget-could-trick-kids-12018745

• Taste Buddy emits thermal and electric signals that stimulate taste buds
• In its current form it consists of a 2 cm wide tab that sits on the tongue
• While the early prototype is restricted to imitating sweet or salty tastes, future versions have the potential to completely alter our diets 

By SHIVALI BEST FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 12:39 GMT, 13 October 2016

When trying to stick to a diet, the temptation of delicious sugary snacks can be too much to resist.

But there is good news for dieters trying to avoid these unhealthy foods.

A device called Taste Buddy has been designed, that tricks the tongue into tasting unappetising ‘healthy’ food as delicious treats.

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WHAT IS THE TASTE BUDDY?

In its current early form the Taste Buddy consists of a 2 centimetre (0.8 inch) wide tab that sits on the tongue and is wired to a bulky processor.

Placed in the mouth, the Taste Buddy emits thermal and electric signals that stimulate the taste buds.

To enhance sweetness, the device warms up very rapidly and stimulates specific taste receptors that react to heat.

A weak electric current is used to target other taste buds responsible for salty flavours.

The prototype for the device has been designed by scientists from City University in London.

Placed in the mouth, the Taste Buddy emits thermal and electric signals that stimulate the taste buds.

While the early prototype is restricted to imitating sweet or salty tastes, future versions have the potential to completely alter our diets.

For instance, by transforming bland tofu into juicy steak, or conjuring up chocolate broccoli, it is claimed.

Professor Adrian Cheok, from City University of London, who led the team that created the device said: ‘What started out as a fun engineering experiment has now led to something much more exciting with the potential to have a positive social impact.

IS THERE A SIXTH TASTE?

It has long been thought that there are four primary tastes – salty, sweet, sour and bitter, although a fifth taste, called Umami, was added as a fifth in 2009.

But researchers suggest that there may be a sixth taste missing from the list.

They say that complex carbohydrates, such as starch, have their own taste and should be considered an independent flavour.

‘The Taste Buddy could eventually help save lives, by allowing people to switch to healthier food choices.’

He added: ‘Many children hate the taste of vegetables. So I knew that when I became an engineer, I wanted to make a device that could allow children to eat vegetables that taste like chocolate.’

In its current early form the Taste Buddy consists of a two centimetre (0.8 inch) wide tab that sits on the tongue and is wired to a bulky processor.

To enhance sweetness, the device warms up very rapidly and stimulates specific taste receptors that react to heat.

A weak electric current is used to target other taste buds responsible for salty flavours.

Members of the public will have a chance to try out the Taste Buddy for themselves at The Big Bang UK Young Scientists and Engineers Fair.

The event, aimed at young people interested in science, technology and engineering, takes place from March 15 to 18 at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham.