HoloLens AR is planning to test an augmented reality (AR) system for a Royal Navy warship later in the year , followed by an operational trial later in the year , as part of a £20m ( $25.6m ) investment. Cotton said the Royal Navy is expected to use a Type 23 frigate for the sea trials. The technology will allow a bridge watch officer to view radar and sonar data through LONDON glasses while carrying out the watch. Frank Cotton from BAE said virtual reality, touch control, gesture control and voice activation are also being examined for potential use in a Royal Navy operations room. Meanwhile, Royal Navy 's HoloLens AR technology will be used in the Information Warrior early in 2019 military exercise.
HoloLens AR is planning to test an augmented reality (AR) system for a Royal Navy warship later in the year , followed by an operational trial later in the year , as part of a £20m ( $25.6m ) investment. The technology will allow a bridge watch officer to view radar and sonar data through LONDON glasses while carrying out the watch. Frank Cotton from BAE said virtual reality, touch control, gesture control and voice activation are also being examined for potential use in a Royal Navy operations room. Meanwhile, Royal Navy 's HoloLens AR technology will be used in the Information Warrior early in 2019 military exercise.