This technology was developed by the US defense technology startup - Future Optek. The system uses AR glasses capable of projecting a red viewing point directly into the user's vision, while automatically adjusting according to the direction of the head and position of the weapon.
According to the company, this design helps shooters know exactly where the gun barrel is pointing without having to put their eyes on the sight, without relying on video cameras, and without having to use lasers to easily reveal positions on the battlefield.
Unlike many bulky combat support devices, Future Optek's AR glasses use transparent lenses to maintain soldiers' natural vision. The company said they prioritize creating a system light enough to be used in a real combat environment.
Matthew Pohl - CEO of Future Optek, said that the company's goal is not to replace the entire system of soldier equipment but to focus on fire control and aiming support.
According to Mr. Matthew Pohl, a simple display interface can help improve situational awareness and support soldiers to concentrate better in combat.
Future Optek believes that this AR technology can be expanded to many other military fields besides personal rifles. The system has the potential to be integrated into remote weapons stations, ground robots or drones.
The company also assesses that this technology can support coordination models between humans and unmanned devices in the future, when the same target orientation system can be applied to combat robots or UAVs.
In addition, AR glasses can also be useful in special combat situations such as shooting from hidden corners or limited positions, where the use of conventional scopes is difficult.
Observers believe that if deployed in practice, this technology could significantly change the way soldiers operate in modern environments, where reaction speed and situation awareness are increasingly important.
