As the Phase 2 SBIR winner of PEO STRI topic A07-184 entitled High Speed Wireless 3-D Video Transmission to Support Virtual Dismounted Training, RPA has developed a man wearable solution that can support up to HD (1080p) resolution video and other required sensor (head motion tracking, simulated weapons, motion control, audio, and expansion for future requirements) to provide untethered training with helmet mounted display systems.
The RPA solution removes the need for an image generation computing platform to be carried by the soldier, allowing the highest performance graphics systems to be employed. Dismounted training requires the highest level of fidelity possible given that the soldier operates in such close proximity to their environment. Maximizing scene content and detail are critical elements to providing the most realistic, immersive environment possible for the wide range of training scenarios that are required to ready soldiers for the myriad of situations they could encounter.
As a result of the progress of our research and development, RPA has recently received the following from the Army:
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“Congratulations! RPA Electronic Solutions is one of 25 companies that have been identified by the Army SBIR Program Management Office (PMO) for participation in the Commercialization Pilot Program (CPP) for 2011, in connection with your Phase II project entitled “High Speed Wireless 3-D Video Transmission to Support Virtual Dismounted Training.” The U.S. Army established the CPP with the purpose of increasing SBIR technology transition and commercialization success.” |
The honor of receiving CPP participation provides us with the opportunity to further develop the wireless system to production quality, deploying a series of systems into an active training program. The sponsoring program provides us with many different training stations, supporting tasks that could include vehicle operation, weapons operation, IED recognition, and interaction with other soldiers and characters.
The RPA wireless product will provide a combination of the highest fidelity graphics with trainee freedom of movement not available with other portable solutions. The system incorporates a modular design, standard interfaces, and expansion for future enhancement.
