Tag archive: U.S. Army

Gaming peripheral manufacturer CTA Digital announced a rather unique partnership this week when it premiered a line of controllers, headsets, and other peripherals branded with the U.S. Army logo. The officially licensed Army peripherals will include a trio of PlayStation 3 rifle-style controllers — including a pair made specifically for the PlayStation Move — a “gaming backpack,” and several variations of headsets for… Read More

The lives of six U.S. soldiers were saved by a modified remote-controlled truck, according to an Army officer stationed in Afghanistan. Sent to Staff Sgt. Christopher Fessenden back in 2007 by his brother Ernie, the toy truck was the creation of Ernie and Kevin Guy, the owner of a hobby shop in Rochester, MN. Along with sporting a desert-camouflage paint job, the truck was also mounted with a small video camera that transmitted footage to a… Read More

The United States Army has been kicking around the idea of putting smartphones into its soldiers' hands for at least a few months now. But up until recently, the Army's top brass was having a dilemma shared by many civilians: iPhone or Android? Android, welcome to the Army. The service announced its decision earlier this week to move forward with an Android-based prototype called the Joint Battle Command-Platform. Officials are still… Read More

We've heard before that the military has a real interest in putting smartphones and tablets into the hands of soldiers deployed in the field. Now we bring you two ideas for the kind of apps that could be on those devices. Computer World has published a report that outlines plans for an app that would allow Army personnel to conduct surveillance through an iPad. Pentagon contractor Harris Corp is developing a system that would link an iPad… Read More

The U.S. Army is constantly trying to cast itself as modern and “with it” in its attempt to enlist young recruits. In the era of smartphones and Tumblr, what better way to appear hip than by launching an iPhone blogging app? The Army Stories app is will work in conjunction with a mobile website to let users “share their own Army Strong story, post comments, and learn more about Army service and the breadth of careers… Read More

The U.S. Army is known for being a boots-on-the-ground organization that deals with nitty-gritty reality rather than the pixel-filled world of apps and status updates…but that may change as the U.S. Army rolls out modernization plans. According to plans outlined by ArmyTimes, troops may soon be given the choice of an iPhone or Android-based device as part of their standard equipment, albeit with ruggedized cases to help the devices… Read More

The United States Army plans to develop innovative new robots that can carry out basic instructions without being tele-operated by human operators. “There is a push toward increased intelligence and autonomy,” Army robotic systems project office manager Jeff Jaczkowski said in a statement. In the next 18 months, Army officials outlined goals that indicate the robots will be able to clear dangerous zones, take pictures and replay them… Read More

The United States Army has selected a private contractor that will be responsible with developing a hybrid Humvee battery that will be used by the military in the United States and overseas. Specifically, the company selected will be responsible for developing new batteries for the vehicles. The Army will work with EnerDel, which is expected to work with the Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center for 18 months. The… Read More