Norwegian army uses oculus rift to see through its tanks:)

[ViruZ_HUN]

Source: http://gizmodo.com/the-norwegian-army-is-using-the-oculus-rift-to-see-thro-1571831534

 

 

When it comes to protection, a hulking vehicle made of armor is probably one of the safer places you can be. The downside of hanging out in a metallic womb, though, is that it's kind of tough to see out. That is, until you strap on an Oculus Rift and turn the tank invisible.

With a series of externally mounted cameras, a PC, and everyone's favorite Facebook-owned VR headset, the Norwegian army is doing just that. The external cameras form a sphere of vision that shows way more than a mere window ever could, and a PC normalizes the camera's fish-eye view to look normal to the commander inside. There are more advantages to just seeing through solid steel too; an Oculus Rift setup like this also allows for a persistent heads-up display with all kinds of useful information.

Of course this isn't a new idea; F-35 helmets have done this same thing for years. But F-35 helmets also cost tens of thousands of dollars, whereas Rift dev kits are a bit cheaper. They're also not quite good enough yet, and the Norwegian army notes that the resolution isn't quiiiite high enough to make out things at a distance. Maybe when they get their hands on version two, that'll change. [TU TV via The Verge]

[Nineshadow]

Inb4 Facebook in tanks.

[seabass9990]

pretty cool, every millitary should do this its alot better and still safe

[ViruZ_HUN]

Inb4 Facebook in tanks.

soon facebook wants that their emblems be on the tanks:D

[Brazsty]

Thats awesome, i didnt even know that And im from norway

[CatCloud]

EMP aaaand your blind, this is nice but far from workable in the fields.
I want a F-35 helmet though....

[greenroost1445]

repost

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/140484-norwegian-armed-forces-adapting-the-oculus-rift-for-military-purposes/?hl=%2Boculus+%2Brift

[wilbso]

soon facebook wants that their emblems are on the tanks:D

 

I think if Facebook ever did that the enemy wouldn't even retaliate, they would just laugh their asses off    :lol:

[onionring]

I think if Facebook ever did that the enemy wouldn't even retaliate, they would just laugh their asses off :lol:

which is even better. perfect!

[bbqsauce]

EMP aaaand your blind, this is nice but far from workable in the fields.

I want a F-35 helmet though....

this, F35 helmet tech.

 

I've heard of controlling projectiles via line of sight using the pilot helmet tech too.