Tactical Training Using Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality and Haptics
Sanchit Vashisht · 2024
This study investigates the effects of these immersive technologies on military personnel's training efficacy, efficiency, and safety. Virtual reality (VR) immerses users in artificial surroundings, augmented reality (AR) superimposes digital data on the actual world, and haptics adds tactile input to improve realism. These technologies work together to create training simulations that are incredibly realistic, adaptable, and closely mimic real-world situations. Examples of these scenarios include military operations, emergency response protocols, and technical maintenance jobs. This research emphasizes the advantages of AR, VR, and haptics in military training, including higher information retention, improved skill learning, and enhanced preparation for operational difficulties. It does this by doing a thorough assessment of the available literature and case studies. By eliminating the need for live exercises and giving students practical experience in authentic settings, these immersive technologies provide a secure and affordable substitute for conventional training approaches. Furthermore, employees stationed in remote or inaccessible regions may receive training nearly anytime, anywhere, thanks to the scalability and mobility of AR and VR devices. In the future, this field of study will focus on developing increasingly complex simulation environments and on utilizing advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence to build intelligent and adaptable training systems. Furthermore, haptics, AR, and VR are being widely used by allied agencies and military groups, which has great potential for collaborative training platforms and more equitable access to excellent training materials. Incorporating immersive technology into tactical and technical training signifies a fundamental change in military readiness and education, with far-reaching effects on the 21st-century armed forces' efficacy and adaptability.