The popularity of virtual reality and augmented reality technologies is growing every day. This is leading to new perspectives and applications. However, one of the most interesting applications is the use of this technology by the United States Army. The Army has been using this technology to train soldiers for a long time. Most recently, it was announced that the Army is awarding Microsoft with another order of advanced mixed reality goggles designed for combat situations. Here are the details…
The Future of Warfare: Microsoft Mixed Reality Goggles and the US Army
Actually, Microsoft’s agreement with the US Army is not surprising. Especially if we include artificial intelligence. The company has signed many agreements worth billions of dollars with the Ministry of Defense so far. Now, the US Army has awarded Microsoft with another order of advanced mixed reality goggles designed for combat situations.
The new order is worth $125 million and will be used to further develop the Integrated Visual Augmentation System, which is a mixed reality headset that provides soldiers with enhanced situational awareness. The IVAS headset is based on Microsoft’s HoloLens technology and features a number of features that are designed to improve the safety and effectiveness of soldiers in combat.
These features include: A heads-up display that can project information such as maps, enemy positions, and friendly forces directly onto the soldier’s field of view. A thermal imaging camera that can be used to see in low-light conditions. A laser rangefinder that can be used to measure distances to targets. A communication system that allows soldiers to stay in touch with each other and with command headquarters.
The IVAS headset has been in development for several years and has undergone extensive testing by the US Army. In August 2023, the Army awarded Microsoft with a $40 million contract to improve the design of the headset and address some of the issues that had been raised by soldiers during testing. The new order from the Army will allow Microsoft to continue development of the IVAS headset and bring it closer to deployment. The Army plans to begin fielding the IVAS headset to soldiers in 2025.
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