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Augmented Military

The influx of augmented and virtual reality tech finds combat applications

Implications - Although a pattern that can be observed across industries, virtual and augmented reality technology has found a host of particularly effective applications for military personnel. Especially effective for replicating the emotional stresses of combat, virtual and augmented reality technology has seen militaristic applications for both in-field and training scenarios. Such uses of the technology serve to prove that these innovations are not a mere form of entertainment, but have essential and at times crucial industrial applications.
Trend Themes
1. Augmented and Virtual Reality Training - Virtual and augmented reality technology has seen militaristic applications for both in-field and training scenarios.
2. Portable VR Command Centres - The Portable Command Centre is a portable military command post, envisioned by BAE Systems that will allow for unprecedented levels of flexibility and control over military operations.
3. Haptic Technology in VR Games - The Infinity V1 from Striker VR is a device that can accurately mimic the workings of several different types of weapons for a truly immersive experience.
Industry Implications
1. Military Training - Military personnel require specialized training to build their skills, and virtual and augmented reality technology could revolutionize the way they are prepared for combat.
2. VR Gaming - The popularity of first-person shooter games presents an opportunity for new haptic technology to be used in a commercial market to create a more immersive experience for gamers.
3. Peacekeeping and Conflict Resolution Training - 'Gaming for Peace' is an online role-playing game that could provide valuable peacekeeping skills for those tasked with missions in conflict zones.
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Featured Examples

Haptic VR Guns
Haptic VR Guns
The 'Infinity V1' Can Simulate Weapons in Virtual Reality
VR is all about creating as immersive an experience as possible, and the ‘Infinity V1’ from Striker VR is a device for doing just that. The working prototype is a connected VR peripheral... MORE
Augmented Reality Eyewear
Augmented Reality Eyewear
The ODG Smart Glasses Are Blowing Minds At CES 2015
CES 2015 is proving that smart glasses aren’t merely the realm of huge international companies like Google, with smaller start-ups also looking for a piece of the piece; the ODG smart glasses... MORE
Augmented-Reality War Simulators
Augmented-Reality War Simulators
The U.S. Army is Developing These Futuristic Warfare Simulators
The US Army is developing a warfare simulator that sounds like it’s straight out of a sci-fi war movie. The ‘Future Holistic Training Environment Live Synthetic’ program integrates... MORE
Virtual Reality Command Centres
Virtual Reality Command Centres
The Portable Command Centre is a Virtual Military Command Post
The Portable Command Centre is a portable military command post, envisioned by BAE Systems that will allow for unprecedented levels of flexibility and control over military operations. The... MORE
VR Shooting Simulators
VR Shooting Simulators
VirTra Helps Law Enforcement Improve Shooting Accuracy, Virtually
VirTra is a portable firearm and combat training simulator that provides realistic visuals to improve accuracy during difficult real-world scenarios. The virtual reality system can be set up with up... MORE
VR Peacekeeping Games
VR Peacekeeping Games
This Online Role-Playing Game Teaches Peacekeeping Skills
‘Gaming for Peace’ is an online role-playing games that uses VR technology to teach peacekeeping skills. While video games have often been criticized for promoting violent and aggressive... MORE

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