# Wearable Cockpits BAE Systems' Wearable Cockpit Won't Require Hardware Upgrades By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-05-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cockpits References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/bae-systems-virtual-reality-cockpit-command-centre-battlefield/37604/) & [baesystems](http://www.baesystems.com/article/BAES_181786/augmented-reality-systems-set-to-revolutionise-battlefield-operations?_adf.ctrl-state=h9o0mgfho_77&_afrLoop=505042211520000&_afrWindowMode=0&_afrWindowId=null) The Wearable Cockpit is a futuristic piece of technology, conceived by [BAE Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vtol-drones), that can be configured to pilots' personal needs and preference. Moreover, the cockpit would never require tangible hardware upgrades, with updated being installed on a virtual interface -- saving millions of dollars as well as manual labor hours. The technology would ideally work in conjunction with a visual element, reminiscent of [Oculus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elecsuit) [Rift](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emirates-vr-experience)-style virtual reality, that would be built into a helmet. The helmet's visor could potentially be used to overlay virtual displays, while the helmet itself would also serve to protect pilots from impact. The military and aerospace industries are some of the most forward-looking and fast-moving in the world, and this Wearable Cockpit exemplifies that. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wearable Cockpits:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing customizable, hardware-free cockpit technology that can be updated on a virtual interface. ### Where This Applies - **Military:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating wearable cockpits in military aircraft to improve pilot experience and reduce hardware costs. - **Aerospace:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing wearable cockpit technology in commercial planes to enhance pilot efficiency and safety. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Drone Controller Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-controller-concept.md) - [Sophisticated Digital Cockpit Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-digital-cockpit.md) - [Technical Enterprise-Ready AR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helmet-ar-headset.md) - [Innovative Smart Cockpit Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-cockpit.md) - [Modular Concept Aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-concept-aircraft.md) - [Panoramic Automotive Cockpits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automotive-cockpit.md) - [Human-Computer Interaction Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-at-meta.md) - [AR-Enabled Ski Rescue Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/argus-ar-helmet.md) - [Protective Mixed Reality Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thirdeye-gen-mr-x2.md)