Scientists are making people jog for 3D-printed chocolate rewards

In a tasty science experiment, 10 Melbourne families will host a 3D printer in their home that will make chocolate treats based on how much they exercise.

The trial aims to study if printing chocolate is enough to make exercise enjoyable, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology researcher Rohit Ashok Khot told Mashable Australia, as well as explore new ways to represent corporeal data.

The subject's daily exercise data will be tracked, and each evening, chocolate will be printed on the EdiPulse 3D printer reflecting the energy they expended over the entire day. If the user is on track with his fitness goal, for example, he will get a smiley face printed. If he is sedentary, he will get a frowny face. Flowers and messages such as "Well done, Mate!" can also be printed. Read more...