Toward the Implementation of a Cooking Support System Complementing Nonexistent Objects with Virtual Objects

The chapter introduces a cooking support system that leverages mixed reality (MR) to complement missing ingredients and utensils with virtual objects. It discusses the development of a prototype using Unity and HoloLens2, which enables users to cut apples virtually. The prototype is evaluated through an experiment comparing the use of real and virtual objects, revealing that the cutting technique improves equally in both cases. The results highlight the potential of MR in enhancing cooking experiences despite missing real-world objects. Future work aims to expand the system to include other cooking techniques and sensory enhancements.