Many U.
S soldiers serving in Iraq are using uniforms equipped with the latest computer system.
But the thing that is lacking in these computerised uniforms is how to use them in dangerous situations as the soldiers have weapons in their hands and cannot operate these systems with their hands full.
A solution for this problem has been presented by Cambridge, MA based startup Rally Point.
They have developed a hand glove with sensors that allow the soldiers to operate their computer systems without taking their hands from their weapons.
This glove has been named as the "Hand wear computer input device" (HCID) However, one must keep in mind that the idea for such a device is not a new idea; researchers have been studying the concept for many years.
However the researchers were not able to succeed in creating such a device in this connection.
Companies like Microsoft and Sony have also worked over these projects but their research could not produce worthwhile results.
Previous prototypes proved to be unpredictable, unreliable and very weak in relation to the tough environment they had to overcome.
According to military spokesperson the design of the device produced by Rally point is looking very impressive and is suitable even for most catastrophic situations during war.
In a standard uniform integrated with a computer system, the display is fixed inside the helmet while other apparatuses are tied around the waist by the soldier.
The glove, which has been designed by the Rally Point's researchers, enables the soldiers to handle their weapons or a moving wheel while using their computer systems.
There are four specially made push-buttons in which sensors have been developed near the tips of each finger.
There is a different function and direction allocated for each finger in that glove.
Researches are very hopeful that the glove will prove a noteworthy addition to the soldier's uniform and will some day become a part of every soldiers standard outfit.
S soldiers serving in Iraq are using uniforms equipped with the latest computer system.
But the thing that is lacking in these computerised uniforms is how to use them in dangerous situations as the soldiers have weapons in their hands and cannot operate these systems with their hands full.
A solution for this problem has been presented by Cambridge, MA based startup Rally Point.
They have developed a hand glove with sensors that allow the soldiers to operate their computer systems without taking their hands from their weapons.
This glove has been named as the "Hand wear computer input device" (HCID) However, one must keep in mind that the idea for such a device is not a new idea; researchers have been studying the concept for many years.
However the researchers were not able to succeed in creating such a device in this connection.
Companies like Microsoft and Sony have also worked over these projects but their research could not produce worthwhile results.
Previous prototypes proved to be unpredictable, unreliable and very weak in relation to the tough environment they had to overcome.
According to military spokesperson the design of the device produced by Rally point is looking very impressive and is suitable even for most catastrophic situations during war.
In a standard uniform integrated with a computer system, the display is fixed inside the helmet while other apparatuses are tied around the waist by the soldier.
The glove, which has been designed by the Rally Point's researchers, enables the soldiers to handle their weapons or a moving wheel while using their computer systems.
There are four specially made push-buttons in which sensors have been developed near the tips of each finger.
There is a different function and direction allocated for each finger in that glove.
Researches are very hopeful that the glove will prove a noteworthy addition to the soldier's uniform and will some day become a part of every soldiers standard outfit.
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