The US Army is looking to bridge the gap between virtual training and real-world combat by integrating haptics technology into its Synthetic Training Environment Live Training Systems (STE LTS).
Haptics tech involves the use of “wearable” devices that can transmit vibrations and forces to simulate the sense of touch, bringing a level of realism to training simulations without the hazards and risks of live combat training.
The integration of haptics into STE LTS will introduce physical feedback, such as gun recoil, resistance, and simulated bullet impacts, making virtual training more immersive. The army is also exploring ways to incorporate explosion effects in the future.
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