Defense technology company Anduril has announced EagleEye, a groundbreaking AI-powered mixed reality helmet. Developed in partnership with Meta, this device is designed to give soldiers tactical advantages, including the ability to see through walls using a network of sensors, drones, and cameras.
Core Capabilities
- Heads-up display for mission instructions and data overlays.
- Spatial audio and radio frequency (RF) detection for heightened awareness.
- Seamless control of drones and other robotic military systems.
- Real-time mission rehearsal and coordination in a 3D environment.
Advanced Battlefield Integration
The helmet features both a transparent day mode and a digital night vision mode, along with precise tracking of teammates' locations. By connecting to Anduril's Lattice sensor network, it aggregates real-time data from across the battlefield, enabling soldiers to detect and track threats even when their direct line of sight is obstructed by terrain or buildings.
Protection and Awareness
- Full ballistic protection and blast wave suppression.
- Expanded field of view with integrated rear and side-view sensors.
- Advanced threat detection to alert operators of hidden dangers.
We don't want to give warfighters a new tool—we are giving them a new teammate. The idea of an AI partner integrated into your display has been a concept for decades. EagleEye is the first time it has become a reality.
Anduril
A Strategic Partnership
This collaboration builds on Anduril's existing work, which includes producing border control systems and drones. The company already provides software for the army's current mixed-reality goggles based on Microsoft HoloLens hardware. In February, Anduril and Microsoft announced an expanded partnership, with Anduril taking over the manufacturing and future development of the HoloLens 2-based military program.
The partnership is further strengthened by Meta's increasing involvement in defense. This summer, Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth was one of four tech executives who became lieutenant colonels in the U.S. Army Reserve, leading a new unit called Detachment 201. Together, Anduril and Meta are now competing for a contract to create the next generation of army displays.
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