Military

Microsoft’s U.S. Miltary AR Combat Goggle Order Cancelled By Congress

Two years ago, Microsoft scored a $22 billion U.S. defence contract to assist in developing the Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS). But now Congress has blocked the Army’s attempt to buy 6,900 of the AR headsets based around the HoloLens 2. The rejected order was worth $400 million; however, the reason behind Congress’s u-turn is … Continue reading Microsoft’s U.S. Miltary AR Combat Goggle Order Cancelled By Congress

Other Applications

Battlefield visualization is another application that uses virtual environments. When a person determines the strategies to combat their enemies in a real life then this kind of battlefield visualization is necessary. It is one of the key elements in the training module. Commanding officers has developed a regimen that includes this. The commanders can assess … Continue reading Other Applications

Virtual reality army exercises

Virtual reality technology is used for army exercises where the aim is to simulate combat manoeuvres but without the risk of physical danger to the participants. This means exploring hostile environments and dealing with unexpected or unwarranted situations. These situations form part of a normal tour of duty but require the necessary skills and expertise … Continue reading Virtual reality army exercises