Why does some of the coolest technology start out being used for directly or indirectly killing people?
Advanced virtual worlds and simulation software, to train pilots and soldiers.
Remote piloting of aircraft, for unmanned attack drones.
Wearable energy generations devices, to aid soldiers in the field.
Now it is augmented reality. Instead of giving people updates on their social network, it is being used to call in air strikes. A recent DARPA initiative will give soldiers an easier way to request air support. Working with video goggle maker Vuzix, a 3mm thick lens system is being worked on. The lens will be a optical waveguide that will produce images onto holographic film. They want the glasses to tell each soldier what aircraft in the air is carrying ordinance wise, where the plane is located, to better assist quick battlefield decisions. The teams also hope that this will eliminate friendly fire situations due to uninformed ground personnel who can not see a large picture of what is happening around them.
Communication wins battles.
Eavesdropper
