US Army Orders More Microsoft AR Headsets
September 17, 2023
The U.S. Army has awarded Microsoft another contract for its Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) after positive tests of the latest prototype. The augmented reality goggles are designed for combat situations.
In late July, Microsoft provided 20 headsets with improved designs that reduced nausea and pain during use. Soldiers testing the IVAS 1.2 models responded well to the upgrades.
Previous versions from 2022 caused issues like headaches and eyestrain. Those initial IVAS headsets were part of a 5,000-unit order the Army began receiving last September.
According to the Army, the new IVAS prototypes demonstrated better reliability, sensors, and form factor. The latest contract will assess Microsoft's ability to scale production.
The Army plans to spend up to $21.9 billion on IVAS development, with testing scheduled for 2025. The goggles utilize Microsoft's HoloLens technology tailored for military needs.
While the defense project continues, Microsoft appears to have deemphasized consumer and enterprise HoloLens headsets after recent layoffs. For now, the company is focused on fulfilling the Army's requirements for augmented reality on the battlefield.
The U.S. Army has awarded Microsoft another contract for its Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) after positive tests of the latest prototype. The augmented reality goggles are designed for combat situations.
In late July, Microsoft provided 20 headsets with improved designs that reduced nausea and pain during use. Soldiers testing the IVAS 1.2 models responded well to the upgrades.
Previous versions from 2022 caused issues like headaches and eyestrain. Those initial IVAS headsets were part of a 5,000-unit order the Army began receiving last September.
According to the Army, the new IVAS prototypes demonstrated better reliability, sensors, and form factor. The latest contract will assess Microsoft's ability to scale production.
The Army plans to spend up to $21.9 billion on IVAS development, with testing scheduled for 2025. The goggles utilize Microsoft's HoloLens technology tailored for military needs.
While the defense project continues, Microsoft appears to have deemphasized consumer and enterprise HoloLens headsets after recent layoffs. For now, the company is focused on fulfilling the Army's requirements for augmented reality on the battlefield.
The U.S. Army has awarded Microsoft another contract for its Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) after positive tests of the latest prototype. The augmented reality goggles are designed for combat situations.
In late July, Microsoft provided 20 headsets with improved designs that reduced nausea and pain during use. Soldiers testing the IVAS 1.2 models responded well to the upgrades.
Previous versions from 2022 caused issues like headaches and eyestrain. Those initial IVAS headsets were part of a 5,000-unit order the Army began receiving last September.
According to the Army, the new IVAS prototypes demonstrated better reliability, sensors, and form factor. The latest contract will assess Microsoft's ability to scale production.
The Army plans to spend up to $21.9 billion on IVAS development, with testing scheduled for 2025. The goggles utilize Microsoft's HoloLens technology tailored for military needs.
While the defense project continues, Microsoft appears to have deemphasized consumer and enterprise HoloLens headsets after recent layoffs. For now, the company is focused on fulfilling the Army's requirements for augmented reality on the battlefield.
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