# Heat-Delivering VR Technology TEGway's Flexible Thermoelectric Device Feels Hot, Cold and Painful By Alyson Wyers | Published 2017-06-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermoelectric-device References: [venturebeat](https://venturebeat.com/2017/06/25/thermoreal-lets-you-feel-hot-cold-and-pain-in-virtual-reality/) & [tegway.co](http://tegway.co/?page_id=803) This flexible thermoelectric device allows you to feel hot and cold and even pain in virtual reality video games. ThermoReal is a patent-pending product and technology developed by TEGway that makes human-machine interfaces, augmented reality and virtual reality experiences even more immersive and real by creating sudden heat and chills, gradual heat and chills as well as [painful sensations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/targeted-pain-relief). This feeling is delivered via a [VR gaming handset](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cogito-concept). The thermoelectric device is capable of synchronizing immediate thermal expression in video game scenes, translating multiple dynamic control functions and providing contact directly and conformally with the human body. Although currently focused on video games, the thermal realism technology could easily be applied to other similarly [immersive experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/driving-simulations), especially where education is involved. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Thermal Realism in Virtual Reality:** The implementation of thermal realism technology to create more immersive experiences for gamers and applications in education. - **Wearable Thermoelectric Devices:** The rise of wearable thermoelectric devices for the delivery of sensory experiences. - **Human-machine Interfaces:** Advancements in human-machine interface technology for immersive virtual reality experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming Industry:** The integration of thermal realism technology in video games. - **Virtual Reality Industry:** The rise of thermal realism technology in virtual reality for more immersive experiences. - **Education Industry:** The potential of thermal realism technology to enhance immersive learning experiences, such as medical training. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Haptic Feedback VR Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/owo-vest.md) - [Virtual Flavor Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-in-virtual.md) - [Tactile Bare-Hands Metaverse Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerge.md) - [Haptic Workout Gaming Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elecsuit.md) - [Tactile VR Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactglove.md) - [Metaverse-Ready Bodysuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shockwave-vr.md) - [Fluidless Scent-Releasing Facemasks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-face-mask-1.md) - [Touch-Reactive VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/presence-in-bed.md) - [Fingertip Haptic Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voxelite.md)