Program Description:

The Department of Defense (DoD) has been slow to adopt and integrate cutting-edge immersive reality technology particularly in the critical area of human-machine integration (HMI). Specifically in regard to technologies that enhance human machine teaming and augmented and virtual reality. Rapid advancements and adoption in this technology area will have a multitude of benefits for our service members. This session will explore the barriers for adoption, focusing on the lack of formalized requirements and funding, and ultimately support from the government for these transformative technologies. We highlight the approach that Office of the Assistant Secretary for Defense for Critical Technologies is taking for technology adoption, addressing the dynamic demands of modern warfare, and identify the most significant gaps that must be addressed to spur immediate investment and development in HMI. 

Moderator Information: Keith Brawner, PhD  Program Manager of the USC Institute for Creative Technologies UARC Senior Engineer, Artificial Intelligence Area Soldier Effective Directorate U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center (CCDC SC)  SFC Paul Ray Smith Simulation & Training Technology Center (STTC) 

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Panelist #1 Information: Leah Rowe, PhD Principal Booz Allen Hamilton

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Panelist #2 Information: Christopher J. Palmer, PhD Principal Director for Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) in the Critical Technologies Office Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering

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