PHYSICAL BODIES.
DIGITAL APPLICATIONS.
Many of us consider food as distinct from technology — but not the team from UJ’s Food Evolution Research Laboratory (FERL). FERL understands that technology is a great enabler, which is why it’s using the latest innovations in 4IR to understand and improve our relationship to food and nutrition.
These innovations include a brand-new XR facility. Here, students are using VR and AR headsets to immerse themselves in and develop solutions for food-related scenarios. FERL is also developing a healthy eating app.
Through its approach, FERL is establishing its position at the intersection of pioneering food research and groundbreaking technology.
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