Kiev. Ukraine. Ukraine Gate – February 02, 2021 – Technology
Japanese engineers have created glasses that emit drops of water to mimic crying. This was done for research that has shown that it provokes sadness in both the owner of the glasses and the people around him.
There is a hypothesis that even artificial facial expressions can affect a person’s mood. For example, a forced smile can lift him.
Experts from the University of Tokyo decided to test whether it will work with artificial tears. They created special glasses. The frame for them was printed on a 3D printer. The glasses have a syringe with springs and solenoid valves. Two tubes are connected from the syringe to the nasal stop. At the command of the built-in board, the valve opens and water begins to flow. The glasses together with water weigh 72 grams.
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Two experiments were performed with the device. Participants were shown neutral images and given “tears” at some intervals. As it turned out, this prevented them from concentrating on watching. It was also found that glasses that mimic crying, reduce the mood of their wearers and others.