Cooking shows and competitions are popular around the world, but have you tried competing in one yourself? If you're looking for a challenge, you could try cooking against someone in Mixed Reality (MR), as opposed to physical reality. Let's take a look at the differences between the two methods.
Benefits of MR Cooking Challenges
- First and foremost, cooking in MR allows you to cook without the fear of potentially burning down your kitchen or ruining your ingredients. You can experiment with different techniques and flavors without worrying about the consequences.
- MR cooking challenges can also be done from anywhere, giving people who live in remote areas or who have limited access to ingredients an opportunity to compete.
- MR cooking challenges can be more accessible for people with disabilities that make it difficult to move or stand for long periods of time.
- The use of virtual assistants in MR cooking challenges can make it easier to manage time and follow recipes, giving competitors an added advantage.
Benefits of Physical Cooking Challenges
- Cooking in physical reality allows you to use all of your senses to better understand the ingredients and the dish you're making.
- In physical challenges, you can benefit from using live fire, which can create unique flavors and textures that are impossible to replicate in MR cooking challenges.
- Cooking in physical reality can take a lot more energy and effort, making it a great exercise for your mind and body.
Comparison
In general, physical cooking challenges are more traditional and offer a tactile experience that can't be replicated in MR cooking challenges. MR cooking challenges, on the other hand, offer a safer, more accessible, and potentially more innovative cooking experience.
References
- M. Bird, and J. Robles, “7 Benefits of Mixed Reality for Training and Education,” HP Tech@Work, 14-Sep-2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/tech-at-work/benefits-of-mixed-reality-for-training-and-education.html. [Accessed: 18-Sep-2022].
- "Cooking in VR - The Future Training Ground for Professionals," Sphereix. [Online]. Available: https://sphereix.com/cooking-in-vr-the-future-training-ground-for-professionals/. [Accessed: 18-Sep-2022].
- C. P. W. Bamford, “5 Benefits of Cooking Competitions and Why You Should Enter Them!” Pyxl, 30-May-2019. [Online]. Available: https://pyxl.com/blog/benefits-of-cooking-competitions/. [Accessed: 18-Sep-2022].