US Army tests integrated augmented reality tech with Stryker vehicles
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DefenceTalkThe Program Executive Office for Ground Combat Systems hosted a two-day demonstration event at JBLM August 24 and 25, highlighting state-of-the-art communications and visual augmentation technology integrated into U.S. Army Stryker armored vehicles as well as Soldiers’ individual combat gear. The event was part of the ongoing development of the Integrated Visual Augmentation System — […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-tests-integrated-augmented-reality-tech-with-stryker-vehicles-79295/
AFRL neurotechnology partnership aims to accelerate learning
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DefenceTalkDefenceTalkWRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio: It may sound like something straight out of a sci-fi movie, but an Air Force Research Laboratory team is turning science fiction into reality to help warfighters unlock the powers of the brain. The Individualized Neural Learning System, or iNeuraLS, is a new augmented learning platform that will enable rapid […]https://www.defencetalk.com/afrl-neurotechnology-partnership-aims-to-accelerate-learning-76177/
USAF MAJCOMs Partner to create virtual aircraft maintenance hangars
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DefenceTalkJOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas: Air Education and Training Command is working to build a faster and smarter Air Force in partnership with multiple major commands to develop a competency-based virtual and augmented-reality training capability for the aircraft maintenance and career enlisted aviator communities. As part of its Integrated Technology Platform initiative, virtual training hangars […]https://www.defencetalk.com/usaf-majcoms-partner-to-create-virtual-aircraft-maintenance-hangars-74286/
Virtual Reality helps Soldiers shape Army hypersonic weapon prototype
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In the blink of an eye, a multi-ton truck and trailer flips on its side to reveal what’s underneath. Bolted-down equipment moves out of the way in seconds instead of hours. A bird’s eye view reveals answers between the slimmest of openings. Using virtual reality, Soldiers from Fort Sill, Okla. are getting a rare look […]
Augmented reality soon possible for MK-19 training
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DefenceTalkSetting up a range day for training on the MK-19 grenade launcher is no easy task. Researchers at the Army Research Laboratory-Orlando have an idea about how to change that, however, through the use of augmented reality. To train on the MK-19 with real grenades “range cadre have to be available,” said Dean Reed, a […]https://www.defencetalk.com/augmented-reality-soon-possible-for-mk-19-training-70297/