It seems like the US army is out on implementing popular action
games and movies into their armory not long ago the US army implemented Iron man’s
suit to be tested in Iraq
The U.S. Army is currently testing a new high-tech helmet that
looks like something out of the popular video game series Halo.
Known as the Helmet Electronics and Display System-Upgradeable
Protection — better known as HEaDS-UP — the device looks like something from a
space-aged game, but in actuality it is far more sophisticated.
The Halo-type helmet was designed by ballistic eyewear company
Revision. The helmet is composed of a standard Army helmet with expanded
features that protect the head, neck and face. Includes are a see-through
ballistic visor, and a mandible face mask.
According to the company the high-tech Army helmets
protect against 9-mm ammunition and offers better eye, face and hearing
protection than existing helmets.
The biggest change comes in the form of display technologies which
can project upon the inside of the visor. The company has not revealed which
information is available but the display likely includes battlefield maps,
targets, health monitors, communications and other tech.
A recent demonstration of the HEaDS-UP helmet featured integrated
electronics and a display powered by an Android smartphone. The full scope of
the helmets capabilities and hardware have not been revealed at this time.
The Halo-type helmet meets 14-feet-per-second impact requirements
to reduce traumatic brain injuries. The US Army has not revealed test results
from the helmet or declared them a success at this time.
HEaDS-UP was created over a four-year period by a team at the
Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center.
The helmets are definitely a big step forward compared to many
modern-day helmets which still require additions to be put into place by
velcro.
Do you think a Halo-type helmet with a heads-up display is the
future of the US Army and other branches of the military?
Source: TheGuardian
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