The Pentagon will endow the soldiers with the "eyes of the terminator"

Attached to the protective helmet device created by the military, allows you to see the three-dimensional image, which is transmitted from digital cameras, as well as mark objects.

So far, this person is not very similar to "Robot- killer. (Photo by Noah Shachtman/Wired.)

The Soldier Centric Imaging project through Computational Cameras effort (SCENICC) is presented by the Advanced Research Authority (DARPA), which is part of the US Department of Defense.

SCENICC is a binocular instrument that helps you see space on an 360˚ with a coverage area of ​​about a kilometer wide. There is also an instant 10 zoom. In addition, the device has a system of target designation, recognition and marking of objects (including the designation of threats), tracking the trajectory of projectiles and other similar properties.

The fixture of all 700 grams weighs; its uninterrupted operation can be provided for “24 with more than hours in normal conditions”. The control mechanism is still unknown, but, of course, the hands of the fighter will not be involved in this.

The necessary data must come from other similar instruments, as well as reconnaissance means - for example, from drones, unmanned aerial vehicles. However, it is not very clear how successfully a person will be able to cope with such flows of information, especially in the heat of battle.

In the case of a successful project (which can take up to four years), the development can compete with Nett Warrior, which is designed by three companies at once: Raytheon, Rockwell Collins and General Dynamics. Nett Warrior involves the creation of a set of gadgets placed on the body of a soldier and combining digital maps, computers and radio communications.

Of course, SCENICC will replace “advanced” intercoms based on smartphones or other mobile communications devices, which are currently being developed in the depths of the defense ministry.

Comments

[SOLDIERru]

Yes, the soldier does not need any tricky miracles. When he reads all the information that such a complex will output. But to put on the weapon a calibrated (sorry I don’t know how to spell this word correctly) sight. Yes, a simple walkie-talkie for every fighter. This is another matter. Of course, with the widespread introduction of walkie-talkies, the communication system will become very complicated. But this problem can be solved. The benefits are enormous. But the k-th sight is an incomparable thing. Target capture speed is instant. At night, you do not need any backlight and nozzles, the marker in the sight glows. I like it. Of the shortcomings, only the need for batteries. And how our rear services work does not need to be said.

[Uruska]

Yes, I saw such a collimator sight 10 years ago. I liked it very much, but where are they in the troops?

[Bururuz]

Well, why, cover such an Amy fighter and take a ready-made

[dred]

And the brain was covered with a crust.

[Honory]

Why all this? To turn a person into a robot. It’s easier to create a real robot. Mothers will also say thanks.