Maeve Vance broke it down for the crowd.
"The magnetic sensors attached to his temples connect to his sensory nerves, creating a completely immersive experience in the virtual world. Touch, taste, smell—it's all perfectly replicated."
"For example, a string of code for wine will simulate the exact taste and burn of alcohol. The code for a steak will give you the rich flavor and texture of the meat."
"The code for an ocean breeze can instantly transport you to the breathtaking beaches of the Maldives."
"In the virtual program, he is the creator. He can do whatever he wants in his own constructed world."
As Maeve explained the technology, the screen shifted once again.
The young man sitting in the chair watched a woman in her early thirties push open a virtual door and walk in.
He slowly stopped his eating motions, staring at the woman. "Mom," he called out, his voice trembling.
The rest of the audience had no idea what was happening.
But the friend who had accompanied the young man to the Science Park let out a shocked gasp. "This is impossible!"
"Leo's mom died in a car crash when he was eight."
"His leg injury is a direct result of that exact same crash."
"A bunch of us classmates even went to the cemetery for her memorial service."
When Maeve had placed the Dream Helmet on Leo's head, the live stream on everyone's phones split into two screens.
The left screen showed the reality of the exhibition hall.
The right screen displayed the virtual image being projected directly from the young man's brainwaves.
Essentially, the viewers were watching both the real and virtual worlds simultaneously.
The moment Leo's classmate revealed his mother had died when he was eight, the comment section exploded again.
My Name Is Bean: Wait, you can actually reunite with deceased family members in the virtual world?
Prime Minister Meow: I suddenly miss my grandma so much. If I had this helmet, could I see her again?
GreenLeafRedFlower: My dad passed away from a heart attack last year. I would give anything to see him one more time, even if it's just in a virtual space.
Sea of Stars: I need this helmet. I want it right now, immediately. Name your price, I don't care.
The Fish's Smile: If it's under thirty thousand dollars, I can barely manage it, but I'll empty my savings account for it.
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