By developing hologram goggles that directly link troops on the ground to their manned or unmanned air support, DARPA hopes to make it easier for soldiers on the ground to call in air support. The DARPA hologram goggles would be about the size of a regular pair of sunglasses and would use augmented reality.
The augmented reality portion of the DARPA hologram goggles would be used to help soldiers on the ground view their air supports ordinance and relay data like coordinates and targets back to the pilots/drones. The glasses would be a mere 3 millimeters thick and have a transparent display when not in use. DARPA has given the hologram contract to regulars Northrop Grummanm and Raytheon. Tiny newcomer, New York-based augmented reality eyewear company Vuzix Corp., is also getting in on the action. I'm not a fan of war in any way, but technology that reduces civilian casualties and keeps troops safer is A-OK in my book.
What's Driving This Trend
- Augmented Reality Glasses
- The development of augmented reality glasses by companies like Vuzix Corp presents an opportunity for innovation in military communication technology.
- Hologram Technology
- The use of hologram technology for military purposes presents opportunities for innovation in communication with remote air support.
- Transparent Displays
- The development of transparent displays like those used in the DARPA hologram goggles present opportunities for innovation in display technology for various industries beyond military use.
Who This Affects Most
- Military and Defense
- The military and defense industry can benefit from the continued development of advanced communication technology like these augmented reality glasses.
- Aerospace and Aviation
- The aerospace and aviation industry may see opportunities for innovation in communication systems with the introduction of hologram technology.
- Consumer Electronics
- Consumer electronics companies can incorporate transparent display technology for use in various gadgets and devices beyond military or defense applications.
