VR & AR Headsets Could Power US Army

The company currently known as Meta has gone through several stages. After a very successful period in the social media segment, Mark Zuckerberg took a misstep by betting on metaverses—hence the firm’s current name. Thereafter, a fruitful investment in artificial intelligence helped them get back on track. Now, Meta’s next step could be to build advanced technology for the US Army.

This isn’t just about playing video games; we’re talking about real-world applications for soldiers. The buzz is all about a collaboration with Anduril Industries, a defense technology company founded by none other than Palmer Luckey. If that name rings a bell, it’s because he’s the creator of Oculus, the VR headset company that Meta (then Facebook) acquired. So, this partnership marks an interesting reunion between Meta and its former VR visionary.

The project, reportedly part of a larger, multi-billion-dollar Army initiative for wearable tech, is called EagleEye. Meta and Anduril are teaming up to create some pretty cutting-edge gear. We’re talking rugged helmets, glasses, and other wearable devices that will offer virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) experiences.

Think about it: soldiers wearing specialized glasses or helmets that can overlay digital information onto their real-world view or provide immersive training simulations. These aren’t just for entertainment. The idea is for these devices to include advanced sensors that can boost a soldier’s hearing and vision, potentially helping them spot distant drones or hidden targets that the human eye might miss.

This technology could also allow soldiers to interact directly with AI-powered weapon systems. Anduril specializes in autonomous weapons, using AI to make military operations more agile and efficient. By combining Anduril’s autonomy software with Meta’s AI models, they’re looking to create highly integrated systems that could revolutionize how soldiers train and operate.

More big tech companies willing to work in defense

This collaboration means a notable shift for Meta, moving some of its immersive technology from consumer entertainment into the defense sector. While there are always discussions around tech companies working with the military, this partnership highlights the potential for advanced VR and AR to move beyond gaming and social media directly into critical real-world applications. Perhaps being willing to work in the “arms industry” will become a new trend among big tech companies. Google changed its AI policies a few months ago, enabling it to do so, for example.

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