Important Innovations Collection

Unique, Innovative Technology                                                                                                                                                           Source:  US Army Purpose: Better Communication, Protection & Safety For Soldier & Dog The US Army is developing augmented reality goggles for military dogs to help them better protect their soldier partner and themselves.  The goal is to allow soldiers to give dogs specific directional commands when not in the direct line of sight. ...

US Army Invention - Drone Defense Source:  US Army Drone Netting Device Drone Netting Grenade U.S Army researchers have created a 40 mm grenade to protect the armed forces from menacing, enemy or rogue drones.  The defensive drone grenade takes out the drone with a weighted net. Countermeasure - Net Bagging a Drone The net is spring loaded and ejects from the front of the grenade when it nears the drone target.  The net can be triggered remotely by a person on the ground or automatically by an onboard proximity sensor. Drone Defense The net springs open to 30 feet in diameter.  It traps the drone, causing it to fall to the ground.  Word of this new drone defensive technology has just been released.  For more news stories on important innovations, go to  amazon.com/author/ekane

US Army Soldiers to Get Microsoft's AR Headsets Source:  Microsoft HoloLens HoloLens for Strategic Advantages in Combat The US Army just awarded Microsoft a $480 million contract to equip its soldiers with HoloLens, its augmented reality technology.  The US Army and Israeli Army have used the technology for training, but this is the first time it's going to be used in combat. Microsoft beat out 25 other companies for the contract, including Magic Leap that's Google and AT&T owned. Awesome AR Tech It's a two year contract for up to 100,000 headsets.  The Army wants to use HoloLens to enable soldiers "to detect, decide and engage before the enemy".  The head-mounted displays use augmented reality to enable users to see virtual images superimposed over the real world around them. Many Extras  The headsets for US soldiers also incorporate night vision, thermal sensing, offer hearing protection, monitor for concussion and monitor vital signs like...