CDE Marketplace 2016: Plextek

Augmented Reality (AR) Explosive Ordnance (EO) Search Training

Dr Aled Catherall Technology Lead, Defence

Marketplace 2016

Defence technology innovation Electronics systems specialist who design and implement novel technology solutions, specialising in: • agile, immersive training

• bespoke communications systems

• electronic warfare and survivability

• low-SWaP (size, weight and power)

sensor systems

• resilient location, timing and frequency

Research & development - Technology assessment - Electronics manufacturing

• tracking of sensor head • virtual target • real time visual feedback • mimicking different ground types

AR EO search training

Success to date

• fully functional

concept demonstrator

• supports 4 people

• integrated with

basic metal detector

What next… • phase 2 teamed with

• integration with in-service

equipment

• demonstrate to UK

and foreign forces

• target Future Ground Search

programme

Virtual Reality (VR) Training Evaluation System

Peter Doig Business Manager, Defence

Marketplace 2016

• VR cognitive skill identification • streamlined training • optimal recruit placement

Sensory immersion training effectiveness

Success to date • fully functional

concept demonstrator

• VR engine and

database driven

web based interface

• candidate ability grading

• collaboration with

• identification of additional skill tests

• large scale user trials across all three services

• statistical proof of ‘fit-for-purpose’ based on proven Cambridge Cognition academic and commercial background

What next…

We’re looking for… Advice

• technical requirements; user requirements; Defence Lines of Development (DLODs)

Collaboration • cognitive insight

Investment

• product development; testing; global rollout

Exploitation • UK and export market

Contact

Peter Doig Business Manager, Defence

defence@plextek.com www.plextek.com/defence