Microsoft is delivering improved IVAS (Integrated Visual Augmentation System) 1.2 devices to the US Army before the end of July. These army-testers-will-receive-upgraded-hololens-combat-goggles-from-microsoft.html” title=”This month, Army testers will receive upgraded HoloLens combat goggles from Microsoft.”>updated augmented reality models are “slimmer, lighter and more balanced” than before, according to Microsoft. This will make them more comfortable and enhance soldiers’ performance.
The Army has announced that two squads will test 20 prototype IVAS goggles in late August. The testing will focus on low-light functionality, reliability, and the potential for causing discomfort. Some testers experienced nausea, headaches, and eye strain last year, while others were dissatisfied with the bulkiness, narrow field of view, and a display glow that could reveal a soldier’s presence at night. Key features also had a relatively high failure rate.
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2023-07-19 16:30:21
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