US Army Testing Augmented Reality Goggles For Dogs

The goggles are custom-designed for each dog. 

CNN: The US military is trialing augmented reality goggles for dogs 

Dogs working in the United States military could in the future wear augmented reality (AR) goggles that enable soldiers to give them remote commands during operations. 

The goggles are being developed by Command Sight, a Seattle-based company, with US Army research funding, and would allow military dogs to assist in rescue operations and scout potentially dangerous areas for hazards and explosives while their handlers remain at a safe distance. 

The technology, which the US Army says is the first of its kind, works by letting a handler see everything the dog can see and then provide specific commands using visual cues that show up in the dog's line of vision. 

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WNU Editor: The US Army news release is here .... Augmented reality dog goggles could help protect Soldiers (US Army) 

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