# VR Military Helmets LimpidArmor's New War Helmet Uses the Microsoft HoloLens By Joey Haar | Published 2016-11-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limpidarmor References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2016/11/3/13507278/microsoft-hololens-military-helmet-concept) & [defence-blog](http://defence-blog.com/army/ukrainian-company-developed-omnidirectional-review-system-for-armored-vehicles.html) The [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xar) HoloLens is a powerful consumer product, so much so that LimpidArmor, a Ukranian military equipment company, is incorporating the technology into one of its own products. LimpidArmor has created an "omnidirectional review system" that integrates the HoloLens into a [military helmet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/argus-ar), giving wearers an [augmented reality system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoeigtair3) on the battlefield. LimpidArmor's concept helmet isn't meant for every soldier. Rather, it's meant to be used by tank operators in conjunction with a camera system. With the omnidirectional review system, tank drivers can see a 360 degree video feed of the area surrounding their vehicle thanks to a set of military-grade cameras placed around the outside of the tank. The tank operator using the system could thus scan the entire landscape simply by looking around. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Augmented Reality Military Helmets:** The incorporation of augmented reality into military helmets creates new possibilities for enhanced situational awareness and improved decision-making on the battlefield. - **Omnidirectional Review Systems:** The development of omnidirectional review systems empowers military personnel with a 360-degree video feed to effectively monitor their surroundings and identify potential threats. - **Integration of Consumer Technology in Military Equipment:** The integration of consumer technologies like the Microsoft HoloLens into military equipment paves the way for innovative solutions that leverage existing advancements to benefit military operations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Military Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of military equipment have the opportunity to develop and produce augmented reality helmets and omnidirectional review systems to meet the needs of modern warfare. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can explore partnerships with military equipment manufacturers to adapt their technologies, like the Microsoft HoloLens, for military applications. - **Defense Technology:** Defense technology companies can leverage their expertise in developing advanced military systems to create disruptive innovations in the field of augmented reality military helmets and omnidirectional review systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Augmented Helicopter Helmet Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helmet-display.md) - [Protective Mixed Reality Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thirdeye-gen-mr-x2.md) - [AR-Enabled Ski Rescue Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/argus-ar-helmet.md) - [Augmented Reality Motorcyclist Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoei-eyelights-gtair-3-smart.md) - [AR Motorcycle Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-motorcycle-helmet.md) - [Kid-Friendly AR Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-helmet.md) - [Collaborative Professional AR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almer-arc-2.md) - [Industrial Application AR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rokid-xcraft.md) - [Eye-Controlled Rescue Helmet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/argus-ar.md)