Thursday, June 30, 2011

US Army Testing Haptic Belts To Guide Soldiers On The Battlefield

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The US Army is currently testing a new line of Haptic belts which will allow them to guide soldiers to locations on the battlefield using GPS directions and ‘nudges’ from the belt worn by the soldier.

The idea is not new but the technology is now allowing commanders to control troops without the need for them to follow maps and use handheld GPS units, which could give their position away at night.

Haptic Belt

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Original Story US Army Testing Haptic Belts To Guide Soldiers On The Battlefield


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