# Wide-View Night Vision Goggles The SA Photonics High-Resolution Cyborg Helmet is for the Military By Colin Lee | Published 2011-04-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/night-vision-wide-view-photonics References: [saphotonics](http://www.saphotonics.com/index.php/vision-systems/wide-field-of-view-digital-night-vision/) & [saphotonics](http://www.saphotonics.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/SPIE-2011-WFOV-Paper.pdf) SA Photonics developed this [head-mounted High Resolution Night Vision System](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jurassic-park-goggles) for the military. This cyborg-looking helmet allows users to have fewer blind spots, a wide field of vision and a better sense of perspective. This low-weight device is ejection-safe for aircraft and contains [digital night vision image processing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dvx-night-storm-x1) and recording. The clever night vision headset was developed by the [U.S. Army](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterclass-cyberwarfare) in collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory. It does seem very bulky, so it may only be used inside aircraft instead of on the ground. Although its main purpose is to be used for the military, the helmet could even be used as a cyborg costume. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **High-resolution Night Vision Systems:** Developing high-resolution night vision systems for military and civilian use could lead to opportunities for disruptive innovation in the field of aviation and law enforcement. - **Ejection-safe Technology:** Developing ejection-safe technology for lightweight head-mounted devices could lead to opportunities for disruptive innovation in the aerospace industry. - **Digital Image Processing and Recording:** Incorporating digital image processing and recording into night vision devices could lead to opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fields of surveillance and security. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Military Technology:** Developing advanced night vision systems for military use could lead to opportunities for disruptive innovation in military technology. - **Aerospace:** Creating ejection-safe technology for lightweight head-mounted devices could lead to new opportunities for innovation in the aerospace industry. - **Surveillance and Security:** Incorporating digital image processing and recording into night vision devices could lead to opportunities for disruptive innovation in surveillance and security technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Fueled Night-Vision Goggles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seemor.md) - [AR-Enabled Ski Rescue Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/argus-ar-helmet.md) - [Modular Canine Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canine-helmet.md) - [Budget Night Vision Binoculars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cigman-cnvpro-binoculars.md) - [Real-Time Performance-Tracking Eyewear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-eyewear1.md) - [Augmented Reality Motorcyclist Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoei-eyelights-gtair-3-smart.md) - [4K Night-Vision Binoculars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nightvision-binoculars.md) - [Futuristic Headgear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonveil-collection.md) - [Eye-Controlled Rescue Helmet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/argus-ar.md)