Russian infantrymen will soon receive augmented reality glasses, allowing to receive information from external sources directly to the glazing. The novelty was developed by specialists of the Novosibirsk Instrument-Making Plant.
According to a source in the military-industrial complex, referred to by RIA Novosti, new glasses will be integrated into the equipment “warrior”, which will allow infantrymen to receive information directly on the glazing, without being distracted by the use of other devices and devices. They will display information from the command, electronic sight, video images from drones, etc..
specified, that the glasses can be equipped with a night vision system and a thermal imager. At the same time, they have a degree of protection, similar to safety glasses, already included in the equipment “warrior”. The only thing, which is a little scary – this is the estimated cost of one set of augmented reality glasses. According to the source, one set will cost the military more than half a million rubles. However, with the start of mass production, the cost should decrease significantly.
Combat equipment “warrior” already supplied to the troops. The kit includes 14 elements from five integrated systems: defeat, protection, management, life support and energy supply. Elements may vary depending on the position of the soldier and the tasks he performs. This combination ensures maximum efficiency of the fighter and his protection in combat conditions..
