Inertial Labs has been awarded a contract by Intelligent Decisions for providing inertial sensors capable of tracking human movements in virtual training exercises.
OSv3 Inertial Sensor
The inertial sensors will be deployed along with the Close Combat Tactical Trainer- Dismounted Soldier Training System which provides a completely immersive virtual environment for training soldiers. It will enhance combat preparedness and improve the quality of instruction used for training units and will be used by the US Army’s Program Executive Office for simulation, instrumentation and training. The $57 million worth training system’s development will be spearheaded by Intelligent Decisions, an IT solutions provider.
High reliability of the avatar/soldiers movement is enabled by the OSv3 sensor developed by Inertial Labs. The Chief Executive Officer of Inertial Labs, Jamie Marraccini stated that the sensor was developed for training, motion capture and enhanced gaming performance but designed smaller and more affordable than other sensors. Marraccini also expressed excitement in partnering with Intelligent Decisions.
The training system represents each as an avatar soldier and allows the trainee to perform complex maneuvers using the body. Within the system, the soldier can also use natural hand and arm gestures to communicate with others. By mounting the OSv3 inertial sensors about the body, the soldier’s natural motions can be captured by the system to control the avatar within the simulated training environment in real-time.
The President and CEO-Intelligent Decisions, Harry Martin stated that by using the system components developed by Inertial Labs, soldiers will visualize the virtual environment as real life and their performance in the training exercises would emulate their action in the battlefield.