Storyline

Scientists, researchers, and entrepreneurs are revolutionizing the way people see, touch, taste, hear, and smell with cutting-edge advances in technology.

First Aired

2019-07-20
Last Aired

2019-08-17
Creator
Genre

Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

5
Status

Ended
Language

English, Français
Network

AMI-tv

Keywords:

technology senses

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Season 1

1. Touch

Today, technology makes it possible to touch holograms, feel materials on a screen and control objects...More

Today, technology makes it possible to touch holograms, feel materials on a screen and control objects from a distance with a simple, specific gesture in mid-air. Managing to give bionic limbs a sense of touch is one of the latest successes of medical technology. Slowly but surely, bionic prostheses are becoming more efficient than natural limbs. Where will this revolution lead us?Less

52mins 2019-07-20

2. Sight

By uncovering the mysteries of sight, and pairing this new knowledge with technology, research is chan...More

By uncovering the mysteries of sight, and pairing this new knowledge with technology, research is changing the lives of a great many people.Less

52mins 2019-07-27

3. Sound

Technology is actively reinventing the ear. Not only is science currently able to implant devices to o...More

Technology is actively reinventing the ear. Not only is science currently able to implant devices to overcome deafness, but it is also developing hearing aids that surpass the ear’s natural acoustic abilities. More surprisingly, these aids allow the elderly to improve working memory and selective attention. Hearing is gradually revealing its full potential.Less

52mins 2019-08-03

4. Taste and Smell

Taste and smell are intertwined, and together they reveal the flavors of the food we eat. But we’re le...More

Taste and smell are intertwined, and together they reveal the flavors of the food we eat. But we’re learning that senses are not limited to their primary, traditional functions.Less

52mins 2019-08-10

5. The Orchestra of the Senses

Our senses are not designed to give us the most accurate representation of the outside world, instead ...More

Our senses are not designed to give us the most accurate representation of the outside world, instead the array of data they collect emphasizes certain things and allows others to take a back seat – it’s a magnificent orchestra and the conductor is your brain. Nothing can match the brain’s talent.Less