ALBAWABA – Microsoft, the American multinational corporation and technology company, will secure a deal with the US Army to provide its IVAS goggles in a contract worth approximately $21.9 billion.
Microsoft HoloLens
Microsoft is expected to secure a deal worth $21.9 billion upon providing the US Army with HoloLens goggles, software, and hardware components, according to Bloomberg.
The Microsoft HoloLens is an advanced mixed-reality device that allows users to experience a seamless blend of the digital and physical worlds.
According to the US Army’s latest statement, the cost of Microsoft's HoloLens glasses should be kept under $80,000 to generate bigger sales in the future.
IVAS aims to equip US soldiers with various capabilities, including night vision, airborne threat warnings, thermal optics, target acquisition, and health monitoring. (AFP)
Microsoft’s HoloLens, also known as the Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS), is an augmented reality headset being developed for the United States Army. IVAS aims to equip US soldiers with various capabilities, including night vision, airborne threat warnings, thermal optics, target acquisition, and health monitoring.
It is worth noting that the US army plans to order up to 121,000 of Microsoft’s IVAS after testing the devices thoroughly.
Robin Seiler, Microsoft’s corporate vice president for Mixed Reality said: “We are going through the program to identify where we can reduce costs. It’s a fairly complex system, so when you look at cost reduction you have to look at it from a component level, from a labor level and from your supply chain.”
