Microsoft Systems is planning to test an augmented reality ( AR ) system for a Royal Navy warship early in 2019 , followed by an operational trial later in the year , as part of a £ 20 m ( $ 25.6 million ) investment . Cotton said the Royal Navy is expected to use a Type 23 frigate for the sea trials. The technology will allow a bridge ##d ##man to view radar and sonar data through 3D glasses while carrying out the watch . Frank Cotton from BAE Systems virtual reality , touch control , gesture control and voice activation are also being examined for potential use in a Royal Navy operations room . Meanwhile , Microsoft 's HoloLens AR technology will be used in the Information Warrior 2019 military exercise .
Microsoft Systems is planning to test an augmented reality ( AR ) system for a Royal Navy warship early in 2019 , followed by an operational trial later in the year , as part of a £ 20 m ( $ 25.6 million ) investment . The technology will allow a bridge ##d ##man to view radar and sonar data through 3D glasses while carrying out the watch . Frank Cotton from BAE Systems virtual reality , touch control , gesture control and voice activation are also being examined for potential use in a Royal Navy operations room . Meanwhile , Microsoft 's HoloLens AR technology will be used in the Information Warrior 2019 military exercise .