Red 6 Integrates Augmented Reality Training System on Boeing’s Apache Testbed
Introduction to Red 6 and ATARS
Red 6, a provider of augmented reality (AR) training solutions for military aviation, has successfully integrated its Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality Systems (ATARS) technology on Boeing’s AH-64E Apache Crewstation Advanced Technology Testbed (CATT). This integration marks a big milestone in the event of AR training systems for military aviation.
What is ATARS?
ATARS is a platform that allows pilots to coach against realistic, threat-representative scenarios overlaid onto the true world. This allows for training in contested environments without the prices and risks related to traditional live exercises. The system is designed to support current and future aviators by providing scalable and adaptable training options.
The Significance of the Integration
The integration of ATARS on the Apache platform is a primary for AR-enabled rotorcraft training. This allows pilots to experience near-peer level training scenarios, increasing safety, easing airspace limitations, and supporting next-generation collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) training. ATARS also records flight data, enabling the military to objectively measure readiness through advanced data integration.
Expanding Reach and Partnerships
The integration not only marks the primary time an AR flight training system of this type has been integrated with a rotorcraft platform, but in addition expands Red 6’s reach beyond its established Air Force partnerships to incorporate U.S. Army platforms. According to Daniel Robinson, CEO and Co-founder of Red 6, “Exploring the combination of ATARS with the Apache marks a big milestone – not only as our inaugural collaboration with a rotorcraft platform but in addition as our first potential partnership with a U.S. Army platform.”
Boeing’s Involvement and Future Plans
Boeing, which has previously worked with Red 6 on the T-7A Red Hawk advanced pilot training system, noted its ongoing efforts to include latest technologies into its rotorcraft platforms. Kathleen “KJ” Jolivette, vice chairman and general manager of Boeing’s Vertical Lift division, stated: “Augmented reality technologies equivalent to ATARS open up latest opportunities to arrange military aviators for complex threat environments they face today and can encounter in the longer term.”
Conclusion and Future Implications
The integration of ATARS on the Apache testbed demonstrates the flexibility and strategic value of augmented reality training across all domains of military aviation. As the military continues to evolve and adapt to latest technologies, the usage of AR training systems like ATARS will play an important role in preparing pilots for the complexities of recent warfare. With its ability to supply realistic and immersive training scenarios, ATARS has the potential to revolutionize the best way military pilots train and prepare for combat.
About the Author
The article was written by Sam, the Founder and Managing Editor of Auganix, who has spent years tracking the evolution of the XR ecosystem and its applications in human experience.
