Microsoft je dobil pogodbo za HoloLens po meri ameriške vojske v vrednosti 21 milijard dolarjev

Microsoft je z ameriško vojsko podpisal pogodbo v vrednosti do 21.88 milijarde dolarjev za dobavo 120,000 slušalk za razširjeno resničnost Hololens po meri.

Do dogovora je prišlo po prejšnji pogodbi v vrednosti 480 milijonov dolarjev leta 2018 za razvoj prototipnih različic za vojsko, Novice CNBC reported. The IVAS (Integrated Visual Augmented System) concept used the headset's display to show map and thermal imaging systems, as well as the aim for a weapon.

Ta sporazum so kritizirali zaposleni v Microsoftu Odprto pismo, in which staff said they "did not sign up to develop weapons, and we demand a say in how our work is used". These concerns were dismissed by Microsoft boss CEO Satya Nadella, and the contract went ahead.

Today's new deal means Microsoft will work to mass produce the IVAS prototype for widespread US Army usage.

"The IVAS aggregates multiple technologies into an architecture that allows the Soldier to Fight, Rehearse, and Train using a single platform," the US Army wrote in a sporočilo za javnost.

"The suite of capabilities leverages existing high-resolution night, thermal, and Soldier-borne sensors integrated into a unified Heads Up Display to provide the improved situational awareness, target engagement, and informed decision-making necessary to achieve overmatch against current and future adversaries. The system also leverages augmented reality and machine learning to enable a life-like mixed reality training environment so the CCF can rehearse before engaging any adversaries."

Borba Pokémon in mixed reality, to ni.