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Spatial Computing: Redefining the Reality of Future Warfare
- Spatial Computing is redefining the reality of future warfare by using a combination of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies.
- VR creates hyper-realistic scenarios for simulated training or mission planning, while AR enhances the real world by overlaying additional virtual layers.
- For instance, Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) trained for tunnel warfare against Hezbollah using VR headsets without physically being underground.
- The Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) with the US military and the Military Augmented Reality System (MARS) by Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) are advanced AR models that upgrade a soldier’s sensory perception, target acquisition and target engagement.
- However, the systems have yet to see deployment on an actual battlefield due to inherent limitations, such as information and cognitive overload. Cognitive overload could retard situational awareness in combat.
- Moreover, the AI-augmented nature of this technology raises legitimate apprehensions regarding cyber-threats such as data breaches or jamming.
- The exorbitant costs associated with these devices could limit adoption and militarisation of this technology.
- To maximise the utility of emerging technologies, rigorous R&D and regular trials are essential. Machine learning (ML) can play a pivotal role by filtering massive data streams and prioritising critical information in real-time.
- ML-driven encryption and advanced security protocols are vital to safeguard devices from cyber threats, with indigenisation emerging as a key solution for long-term cybersecurity resilience.
- Developing headsets with weather-resistant, adaptive materials will be crucial for their reliability in extreme operational environments.
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