Super soldiers are here: Meta and Anduril will create new augmented reality helmets for the US military

Meta and miltech startup Anduril are developing the EagleEye VR system for the US Army. The device improves the sensitivity of a soldier's vision and hearing, detects threats, and allows him to control weapons with artificial intelligence.

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The partnership was announced by representatives of both companies. They plan to develop an integrated XR system, an augmented reality interface that will display maps, allied and enemy locations, drone video, and other data in real time right in the soldier's field of vision. In the future, the system will even allow firing from cover and "seeing through armour".

The EagleEye project is a new round of cooperation between Meta and Anduril Industries. According to The Wall Street Journal, the companies have already applied for an army contract worth up to $100 million, although they are ready to continue development even without winning the tender. The system is part of a large-scale $22 billion military programme for the development of wearable electronics, which is being managed by Anduril.

The EagleEye VR helmet is equipped with sensors that expand the sensory capabilities of the military - from detecting drones to recognising hidden targets. The helmet also provides an interface for remote control of weapons with AI elements. The software for the device is developed by Anduril, while Meta is responsible for artificial intelligence.

This is the next project for Anduril co-founder Pallmer Lucky, the same man who created the Oculus Rift helmet and now wants to "arm" every soldier with augmented reality.

Source: WSJ