Quantum 3D says that “infantry training simulation is here today”, and they’ve got a video showing how they use virtual reality to help soldiers train for the battlefield. Tell me parts of this don’t play like a video game trailer:

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=rVWqMjaQA7A]

I find it curious that this sort of virtual reality exists and is almost perfectly suitable for a virtual reality game, but it seems like gaming companies have yet to embrace the world of VR, aside from beginning to adapt to VR stepping stones like ARG and motion-gaming.

KSDK.com has shows us another video of soldier training simulation (also from Quantum 3D) which incorporates a head mounted display. As you can see in the video, the real-world weapon that the demonstrator is using appears to be sensor-laden as well, as its in-game incarnation appears to react appropriately to it being raised and lowered:

http://www.ksdk.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=1216430345001

My first thought when seeing the above video was “when can I play?” Imagine combining such input with a game like Battlefield 3 — you’re sure to have a very immersive gaming experience.

Lead image courtesy EA / Dice

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Ben Lang
Ben is the world's most senior professional analyst solely dedicated to the XR industry, having founded Road to VR in 2011—a year before the Oculus Kickstarter sparked a resurgence that led to the modern XR landscape. He has authored more than 3,000 articles chronicling the evolution of the XR industry over more than a decade. With that unique perspective, Ben has been consistently recognized as one of the most influential voices in XR, giving keynotes and joining panel and podcast discussions at key industry events. He is a self-described "journalist and analyst, not evangelist."