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2021.10.08
Digital Scent Control Device

Experience the world's first digital scent control device.

Aroma Join had also set up a booth at Chomorrow, but I didn’t have time to try it out that day, so I decided to give it a go today instead.

Speaking of scent transmission, I recall that research was conducted at the MIT Media Lab 20 years ago, but I remember they were struggling with how to eliminate the scent.

This appears to be a product that has overcome that challenge.

The photo shows a scented Digital Ehon.

As the story unfolds, when you mix your favorite fruits—like apples and bananas—to make juice, you can even smell the aroma! It’s an interactive Digital Ehon like that.

I’d like to host workshops on things like programming to control scents, creating scented videos, and producing scented Digital Ehon books.

I also thought it could be useful for identifying relaxing scents, helping people with olfactory hypersensitivity, and more!

I'm so curious!

I still vividly remember the time I proposed digital textbooks and a member of the Diet got angry at me, saying, “The smell of paper is what makes textbooks special!”

You can actually recreate the smell of paper even in the digital world!

Thank you, Mr. Nakai, for the introduction!


　

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  • Digital Picture Book Author

    Professor, Keio University; Ph.D. (Policy and Media)
    Director, B Lab
    Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)
    Chairperson, CANVAS

    After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, he served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab before founding the NPO CANVAS and the Learning of Tomorrow Association, a General Incorporated Association, and assuming the role of representative. He serves as an outside director for Matsuya Co., Ltd., Fuji Media Holdings, Inc., and Digital Garage, Inc.
    He has served on various government committees, including the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as well as the NHK Central Broadcasting Program Council. He also serves as a director of the Digital Signage Consortium, among other roles. He holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
    His publications include *Turning On Children’s Creativity!*, *What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?*, *The Forefront of Online Education in Japan: Considering Learning in the Post-COVID Era*,“What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know,” and “Declaration on Digital Education.” He has also provided supervision for numerous works, including “Ah, I See! Programming Education for Parents and Children Through Manga.”