Category: Wearables

Wearable technologies

Tactical Ground Warfare in 2050 – The Army Research Lab’s Stark Predictions

July 23, 2015

The U.S. Army Research Lab (ARL) recently published the results of a two-week discussion among strategic thinkers and military researchers meant to provide a visualization of the tactical ground battlefield in 2050. The conclusions produced by this group of distinguished thinkers will likely not surprise those who have long considered where key technological trends are … More Tactical Ground Warfare in 2050 – The Army Research Lab’s Stark Predictions

All Seeing Sensors – It’s About the Data, Stupid

July 14, 2015

The Age of The Internet of Things (IOT) is officially upon us. As more devices begin to relay information about our behaviors back to various data warehouses, it’s becoming increasingly clear that this glut of data will offer many opportunities for analysis. More analysis should lead to better understanding and improved applications of this knowledge. … More All Seeing Sensors – It’s About the Data, Stupid

Body Cameras in the Military – A Challenging but Perhaps Necessary Technology

June 5, 2015

For government agencies, like the military and the police that depend on maintaining the trust of the public and experience profound litigious scrutiny over their conduct during violent encounters, the use of cameras and sensors to record their actions may no longer be an option – but something mandated. Body-Mounted Cameras and the Police On … More Body Cameras in the Military – A Challenging but Perhaps Necessary Technology

Harvesting the Power Around Us – Nikola Labs Game Changing Tech

May 6, 2015

Nikola Tesla, the father of AC electricity, pioneered the use of induction motors and electricity over wires. He also theorized and demonstrated the potential to transmit electrical power wirelessly – leading to a revolution in the development and use of radio transmissions. Now, a century after his discoveries, a commercially viable means of harvesting the ubiquitous resonant energy … More Harvesting the Power Around Us – Nikola Labs Game Changing Tech

Mankind and Information Revolutions – Past * Present * Future

May 4, 2015

When did this all start? When did we begin outsourcing our long-term memories to Wikipedia and our rolodex to LinkedIn? When did we start to trust the Drudge Report over the NBC Nightly news? When did reinventing one’s identity change from leaving the farm and heading to the city – to changing Facebook profiles and … More Mankind and Information Revolutions – Past * Present * Future

Seven Use Cases for Augmented Realty in the Military

May 1, 2015

Microsoft HoloLens is the first large scale commercial move for augmented reality technology. If you have not seen their promotional videos you should watch the following before you continue reading: Though Google Glasses may be dead or on hold, Microsoft is not alone in trying to get a product to market. Sony as well is … More Seven Use Cases for Augmented Realty in the Military

Mini Cooper’s Augmented Reality Goggles – What Are the Use Cases in the Military?

April 25, 2015

If you have not yet heard of the new goggles being developed by Mini Cooper please check out this short clip from C/NET. There is probably only a small group of Mini enthusiast that will want to take these goggles on. However, I think in sectors where folks wear safety glasses or helmets anyway while … More Mini Cooper’s Augmented Reality Goggles – What Are the Use Cases in the Military?

The Apple Watch and Private Duffy – Where to Begin Thinking about Wearable Tech in the Military

April 24, 2015

With the release of the new Apple watch now seems like a good time to think about wearables in our ranks. The Apple watch represents not only a significant advancement in wearable technologies but also a potential tipping point for connected devices. In the era of the internet-of-things – wearables will be the stepping off … More The Apple Watch and Private Duffy – Where to Begin Thinking about Wearable Tech in the Military