Sensory Analysis Lab 3DModel
Virtual reality (VR) offers an immersive experience by simulating realistic environments, reducing the need for physical spaces and equipment. This technology addresses the challenges of traditional testing and learning, which often involve high costs, hardware limitations, and health concerns. In this paper, we use Blender, an open-source 3D creation software, to model a virtual vineyard and a wine sensory analysis laboratory. The vineyard is populated with various plants across a large virtual space, and the sensory lab is designed to simulate wine-tasting processes. The virtual lab enables users to explore and understand the sensory characteristics of wine in a controlled, immersive environment, providing an effective alternative to physical labs. Our simulations demonstrate that VR can replicate real-world environments with high fidelity and improve user engagement. The results suggest that using VR for wine sensory analysis can enhance educational outcomes, reduce costs, and offer an innovative platform for research and learning.
Authors
- Mehdi Akbari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1576-5711)
- Alice Vilela (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1615-2418)
- João Barroso (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4847-5104)
- Tânia Rocha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2605-9284)
Institutions
- University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (PT)
- Association for the Development of Douro Viticulture (PT)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2024-11-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1145/3696593.3696629
- Primary Topic
- Color perception and design
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00