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

Dr Aled Catherall Technology Lead, Defence

Marketplace 2016

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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

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

AR EO search training

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Success to date

• fully functional

concept demonstrator

• supports 4 people

• integrated with

basic metal detector

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What next… • phase 2 teamed with

• integration with in-service

equipment

• demonstrate to UK

and foreign forces

• target Future Ground Search

programme

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Virtual Reality (VR) Training Evaluation System

Peter Doig Business Manager, Defence

Marketplace 2016

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

Sensory immersion training effectiveness

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Success to date • fully functional

concept demonstrator

• VR engine and

database driven

web based interface

• candidate ability grading

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• 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…

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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

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Contact

Peter Doig Business Manager, Defence

[email protected] www.plextek.com/defence