2011 has been a year that has seen many technological advances for the military. Some of these breakthroughs are have potential in the civilian world while others are more battlefield gadgets.
Here is ten of the technologies:
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T2: Virtual 'PTSD' experience is a computer simulated treatment complex that was invented at the T2 research & development branch of joint-base-Lewis-Mccord in the greater Seattle-area. The simulation allows soldiers to get psychological help anonymously, teach them relaxation techniques and many other areas to help them deal with post traumatic stress.
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Skin regeneration for burn victims sounds like science fiction but thanks to the Army Institute of Surgical Research at Fort Sam Houston, Texas it is now science reality.
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Wall-penetrating radar is something that MIT has been testing for the military. The radar unit will fit on the vehicle and allow the troops to view what is going on in the building.
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The tac-eye recon scout that consist of an eyepiece and transmitter/receiver that will allow for better relaying of tactical information between the field-base, soldiers and drones.
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The robotic hummingbird is a intelligence gather device that was developed by AeroVironment Inc of Monrovia, CA.
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Robotic spiders are a new type of flexible robots that look like the grid insects from the movie 'tron'.
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Suicide drones that can be used on search & destroy missions. They are a compact drone that soldiers can carry in their backpacks. The drones are launched from a tube and then, through the use of an on-board camera, be guided to the target.
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The U.S. Navy's carrier-based drone is being developed by Northrop Grumman and mistaken for a UFO in Kansas.
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The armystrongstories is an app created for the iPhone to allow soldiers to stay in touch with family and loved ones back home.
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Tactical nav is an app that Captain Jonathan Springer of the Army's 101 first airborne division developed that gives soldiers in the field a compass, camera and grid map.
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