Abstract
The University of Central Florida invention is a Rover Module (RM) geared toward enabling real-time localization and extended personnel tracking. While the primary use case is for precise tracking during force-on-force training, the module is designed to manage the location of users over extended periods of time. The Rover Module is a networked component that is complimentary to a high-quality weapon tracking component —the Trigger Detection Module—and Real-Time Kinetic base stations.
The Rover Module includes hardware and software support that can alert the wearer of a variety of events through acoustic and haptic feedback. An example application uses the Rover in a live training scenario where an EBullet approach replaces a traditional MILES system to represent a kinetic force-on-force scenario. The RM contains a digital radio that enables bidirectional communication with a base station that provides localization improvements for achieving centimeter-level precision.
Partnering Opportunity
The research team is seeking partners for licensing, research collaboration, or both.
Stage of Development
Prototype available.
Benefit
Can act as a life-saving personnel tracking systemContains a 911 function to simplify the transmission of an emergency request callLong-range battery selection combined with intelligent software facilitates interrogation-based location over multiple days or weeks of useMarket Application
Miles-type kinetic training/gamingComponent to compute pose estimation for AR/XR/VR systemsLong-range tracking of personnel on training rangesLocation device for lost personnel–even when they are under concealmentEquipment location
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