Microsoft to supply U.S. Army with 100,000 Hololens augmented reality headsets, which can aid in combat and training

Briefing

Microsoft to supply U.S. Army with 100,000 Hololens augmented reality headsets, which can aid in combat and training

December 25, 2018

Briefing
  • $480 Million Military Contract – Microsoft will supply U.S. Army with Hololens augmented reality prototypes in new $480 million contract
  • 100,000 Headsets – Could provide over 100,000 headsets to army that could help them “detect, decide, and engage before the enemy”
  • Features – Equipped with night vision, thermal sensing, and vital sign monitoring capabilities
  • Benefits – Include increased situational awareness, less costly combat training, safer training environments, real-time targeting, and enhanced spatial awareness

Accelerator
Virtual and Augmented Reality

Sector
Information Technology, Military and Security

Organization
Microsoft Corp.

Source

Original Publication Date
November 29, 2018

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