Air Force Researchers Evaluate Combat Effectiveness of Google Glass

Air Force has now started with the evaluation of the combat effectiveness of the Google Glass, which refers to a wearable computer put by Google Inc. on sale in front of the public. Research professionals working under the Air Force Base of Ohio’s Wright-Patterson have explained that they have designed prototypes software programs to allow personnel of Glass-wearing ground to detect snipers and even treat many injured or wounded people. The organization has already used various types of advanced technology and head mounted displays to perform different types of functions, most notably with pilots as well as its pararsecue jumpers, who are responsible for doing different tasks related to recovery of wounds and various types of medical treatments. 

Majority of applications developed by Air Force research professionals include apps, which connect to the threat detection program or system, which is responsible to feed data over a specific range and bearing of snipers in the direct way towards Glass screen. In addition, researchers have developed an effective text message tool, which allows soldiers to pass on important messages without speaking or oral communication. These types of info systems or message tools are very much useful in some particular situations, where officers require stealth. 

Experienced research professionals of Air Force have even designed Android-based medical app to receive respiration, heart rhythm, level of blood oxygen and other health-related information with the help of vital monitors wear over their chests. Once the app receives heartbeat and other information, it is fed into the Glass-wearing medic, which can review vital signs of wounded individuals by keeping hands free to check the wound. Gregory Burnett commented, “We’re trying to improve the war fighter’s mission efficiency as well as effectiveness through intuitive displays.” Read more from here.