Virtual reality in the Russian armed forces

Main article: Virtual Reality (VR, Virtual Reality)

2023: Russia began to use Boomerang drones invisible to radar in Ukraine

In early March 2023, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation published a video showing the use of kamikaze drones by units of the Airborne Forces (Airborne Forces). The department published the personnel on its Telegram channel. Read more here.

2022: Rostec unveils working prototype hybrid reality simulator for military

On March 17, 2022, the holding Roselectronics"" of the State Corporation Rostec presented a working prototype of the next generation simulator based on technologies (hybrid reality Mixed reality, MR). The solution created on the basis software and hardware complex "Avatar" allows you to train military personnel, as well as specialists for, and by industries aircraft nuclear power combining real virtual and objects in a single environment TAdviser , representatives of Rostec said. More. here

2017

Plans for the introduction of a virtual reality platform in combat training centers of the Russian Armed Forces within the framework of the Digital Economy of the Russian Federation program

Government Commission on the Use of Information Technologies to Improve People's Lives and Business Conditions approved in 2017 action plans in four areas of the Digital Economy program, including the direction "Formation of research competencies and technological groundwork." The Digital economy program "" was created on behalf of the President. Russia Vladimir Putin

The virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) platform is planned to be introduced in combat training centers and technical training kits for military units. It is implied the development of new and modernization of existing simulators and the connection to the control system of combat training centers for laser systems for simulating shooting and destruction^[1].

These measures will lead to a reduction in the training time for military personnel to fulfill their mission tasks by using modern training methods, reducing the cost of combat training by saving fuel and lubricants and ammunition.

VR, AR, MR (MR - mixed reality) technologies will be introduced at enterprises of the military-industrial complex (MIC) in order to develop industry solutions. The developed PAK, SDK and methods will be tested, independent developers of business applications and systems will be involved according to the developed specifications of the PAC and SDK in terms of augmented and mixed reality to increase the efficiency of the processes of maintenance and production of the defense industry.

Similar to VR, AR, MR technologies will be introduced in the Rosenergoatom concern and RO RAO (National Radioactive Waste Operator). Here they will be used in terms of virtual simulators according to emergency response plans (PMLA).

In the pilot zone of the defense industry complex, a system (business application) will be developed and implemented based on a platform for automating the processes of servicing equipment using mixed reality.

A similar system - but based on augmented reality technology - will be implemented in RO RAO. And the state corporation Rosatom will introduce the same system based on virtual reality technology: it will ensure the automation of the processes of interaction between remote units and visualization of VIM data.

Ministry of Defense: Airborne Forces will teach parachute jumping in virtual reality

In 2017, a new training element will appear in the training program in the Airborne Forces (Airborne Forces), which provides for the development of parachute jumps in virtual reality. This was announced in February 2017 by TASS Information Agency of Russia with reference to the Ministry of Defense.

"In 2017, classes were introduced into the practice of airborne training of servicemen of the Airborne Forces at a special training complex" UTK Airborne Forces "using three-dimensional imaging technology," the ministry said in a statement.

The actions of the paratroopers will track dozens of electronic sensors, and with the help of 3D glasses, the military will be able to feel themselves in the air. Training time in virtual reality is limited to 50 minutes.

It is noted that the simulator will simulate landing with parachute systems "Crossbow-1" and "Crossbow-2."

Training will take place in Ryazan on the basis of the 309th Airborne Special Parachute Training Center.

2016: Virtual reality helmet will allow drone to be controlled by 'power' of the eye

The main research and testing center of robotics of the Ministry of Defense (GNITS), together with Mari State University, has developed a virtual reality helmet, which makes it possible not only to see the battlefield from unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) cameras, but also to control their head and eye movements, the Izvestia newspaper wrote in November 2016.

The helmet, dubbed the Svarog, will be the first virtual reality combat helmet in the Russian army. According to Alexei Pechkin, a researcher at Mari State University, the helmet is now undergoing internal tests, and at the beginning of 2017 the device will be delivered directly to the Ministry of Defense.

moment, the helmet continues to be finalized, we are experimenting with the characteristics of viewing lenses, but now the screen has twice the resolution of foreign competitors, and the viewing angle that Svarog can provide is limited only by the operator's natural field of view," Pechkin said.

Unlike civilian VR devices and augmented reality mounted glasses used in NATO armies, Svarog is equipped with two video screens at once, which provide a resolution of 5120 * 2180 pixels, which allows the operator to observe the terrain from an unmanned aerial vehicle in the smallest detail. Although outwardly the helmet looks somewhat bulky due to the edges protruding beyond the user's head, its mass is only 400 grams.

Also, the helmet received a complex of sensors that track the position of a person's eyes and the tilt of his head. Thus, the operator can change the flight altitude of the drone, raising and lowering his head, and adjust the direction of his flight with the movement of his gaze.

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