The military calls its special version of the HoloLens 2 “IVAS,” which stands for Integrated Visual Augmentation System.
It’s an augmented-reality headset, which means it places digital objects, such as maps or video displays, on top of the real world in front of you.
When I first put it on, I saw a map in front of me that showed exactly where I was. It gave me a birds-eye view of the building I was standing in and also showed a nearby building. It’s like any satellite image you can find online.
But as I turned my head, a small arrow icon representing my location also turned. I could also see several other dots representing my other “squad members” who were also wearing the headsets.
But IVAS goes even further. It can also be used for thermal imaging. Night vision goggles currently used in the field emit a green glow, which the enemy can see. IVAS doesn’t glow as much, and still allows soldiers to see other people in the dark.
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