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New AI Hand Tracking Unveiled for XTAL Headsets
Vrgineers and ManoMotion recently unveiled an innovative breakthrough in pilot training at the AWE USA 2023 event in Santa Clara, California. This groundbreaking development introduces an AI hand-tracking algorithm designed to enhance the immersive experience of pilot training scenarios in virtual and mixed-reality environments. The remarkable feature, exclusive to XTAL mixed-reality headsets, enables real-time hand-tracking functionality specifically optimized for cockpit settings.
The key differentiator of this solution lies in its integration of pass-through RGB cameras and an advanced AI algorithm. By harnessing this unique combination, the new hand visualization algorithm effectively eliminates the background and allows for a focused display of the hands within virtual environments. Using the RGB camera stream, ManoMotion leverages this data to visualize the hands in both virtual-reality (VR) and mixed-reality (MR) simulations. It is important to note that this development was directly tailored to meet the specific requirements of Vrgineers’ pilot cockpit tracking needs.
Rebranded MD Helicopters Renewed Army Commitment at the 2023 Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit
MD Helicopters recently brought its new look and renewed commitment to the 2023 Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit (AAAA) in Nashville. The helicopter manufacturer displayed its highly effective armed MD Cayuse Warrior Plus helicopter and held a leadership introduction event where attendees and media were able to meet MD’s new leadership and learn about the company’s aggressive goals, positive changes already taking place, and how MDH is strengthening support for the Army.
“Our military customers continue to be extremely important to MD Helicopters and we are already strengthening our support for those who serve,” said Brad Pedersen, MD Helicopters president and CEO. “Since taking over seven short months ago, our team of deeply experienced leaders have begun bolstering our supply chain, increasing parts availability, and strengthening our service center network. We are dedicated to keeping our military aircraft flying while spooling up production to deliver more advanced, modern aircraft to meet the needs of changing theaters.”
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The goal of the mixed-reality cockpit hand tracking project is to create a proof-of-concept, AI-driven hand visualization functionality for pilot cockpit training. By utilizing the real-time RGB camera stream, the system detects and isolates the pilot’s hands, seamlessly overlaying them onto the virtual-reality scene. The development process involved the collaboration of Vrgineers and ManoMotion, who worked together to gather training data in the form of video feeds capturing users interacting with aircraft cockpit instrument panels. Subsequently, the real-time data stream undergoes processing, leveraging a pre-trained hand- tracking model to separate the hands from the live video stream and render them in a visual representation.
“We are thrilled about our cooperation with Vrgineers,” says Lars Österberg, CEO of ManoMotion. “Enabling pilots to see and interact with their real hands in VR helps make the cockpit pilot training solution even more immersive.”
This pioneering integration of AI hand-tracking technology and the cockpit environment marks a significant advancement in the field of pilot training. The resulting immersive experience offers enhanced realism and interactivity, further bridging the gap between virtual simulations and real-world applications. Vrgineers and ManoMotion’s collaboration exemplifies their dedication to pushing the boundaries of technological innovation and their commitment to meeting the specific needs of pilot training in today’s rapidly evolving landscape.
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