Vegvisir Unveils Stunning Features Before Product Debut!
The Estonian-Croatian startup Vegvisir has attracted considerable industry interest with its groundbreaking Mixed Reality Situational Awareness System. As per the statement from the firm’s leader, multiple field evaluations and a recent successful demonstration conducted with the Croatian Ministry of Defence have enabled the company to showcase its capabilities across four diverse platforms, paving the way for Vegvisir’s anticipated product rollout this September.
Vegvisir is engineered to bolster situational awareness on armored vehicles utilizing vehicle-mounted cameras, an ultra-low latency fully immersive headset, and supplementary data overlay functions. The system provides the vehicle personnel with a comprehensive 360-degree perspective of the immediate surroundings, thus empowering users to better navigate and make more effective decisions on the battlefield.
“Vegvisir presents numerous new opportunities for vehicle teams, offering a highly customizable solution that enables clients to select the most pertinent features. This indicates that the specific kinds of cameras, sensors, overlays, and integrations Vegvisir provides can be tailored according to the requirements of end-users and the deployed platform,” stated Vegvisir’s CEO Ingvar Pärnamäe.
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This adaptable system serves drivers, commanders, gunners, and dismounts operating obscured field of view platforms, ensuring live connectivity through network-based communications. Its tailored user interface designs for each platform position, combined with mixed reality technology, facilitate customizable experiences without restricting platform requirements or the integration of various digital interfaces (e.g. Battlefield Management Systems, CAN-BUS, vehicle information system, navigation, etc.).
Examples of features available encompass virtual overlays of friendly and enemy information on live video streams, real-time positioning and heading data. By providing such functionalities, Vegvisir not only enhances situational awareness but also mitigates risks to troops and boosts the likelihood of mission success.
“The system has undergone extensive testing across various armored platforms including personnel carriers and infantry fighting vehicles. We are eager to assess Vegvisir’s integration capabilities on additional platforms and are currently in discussions with several esteemed manufacturers to initiate new tests in the upcoming months. With each demonstration, we have received overwhelmingly favorable feedback and invaluable insights, enabling our engineers to fine-tune the solution to better meet end-users’ needs,” Pärnamäe remarked.
The latest field test of the Vegvisir system occurred in partnership with the Croatian Ministry of Defense and the Croatian Army in May. This evaluation took place at the Petrinja military installation with assistance from the Guards Mechanized Brigade, integrating Vegvisir on the Patria AMV 8×8 armored vehicle. The two-day demonstration included traversing rugged gravel pathways under off-road conditions at speeds reaching 60 km/h for roughly 12 hours, allowing drivers and commanders to experience the Vegvisir Mixed Reality Situational Awareness System. Members of the mechanized units recognized considerable potential for commanders, with the tank crew also showing interest in employing the system in future operations.
Previously, Vegvisir has conducted field assessments with the Estonian Defense Forces, involving the Patria XA-188 6×6 armored personnel carrier, the Patria XA-180 6×6, and the CV-9035 infantry fighting vehicle.
“Our solution has showcased immense potential and organically garnered significant attention among various platform manufacturers. We are confident that Vegvisir will receive an enthusiastic reception when we unveil it this September,” Pärnamäe concluded.
Technical Features of Vegvisir:
- 4 sensor system modules affixed to the vehicle (front, sides, and rear)
- 360-degree field of view by integrating multiple layers of sensor systems
- Ultra low latency
- Militarized casings with cleansing systems
- Optional thermal sensors available
- Head-mounted or helmet-mounted displays (goggles) for mixed reality engagement
- Intuitive user interaction dashboard
- Custom 3D virtual engine to facilitate multi-user and channel input
- Additional interfaces available: CAN, ETH
- Tailored UI to effectively present data from vehicles or other systems
- Battlefield management system integration with data virtualization and visualization
- Visual representation of vehicle information
