The goggle would go to "top tier" Army units first. The Army is working on research to balance awareness with battlefield distractions through the use of cognitive studies and innovative technologies. Now built into the process of designing, testing and fielding gear are soldier "touch points." Challenges remain in implementing the technology across the military, not the least of which includes the negative stereotypes of soldier cyborgs in Hollywood. Researchers are using the Microsoft HoloLens 2 platform to design the goggle. This is just the latest way virtual reality training has spread throughout the Air Force. The Adaptive Squad Architecture will share data and power with nearly everything a soldier wears. The virtual reality experience has helped relieve pain — both physical and mental. By Natalie Gross
5 years ago The goggles are fielding to both Army and Marine Corps close combat units over the next two years. The system melds navigation, targeting, situational awareness and communications into a single device with advanced thermal and night vision. Load More