Florida-based XR Training has completed the international fielding of its Amphibious Combat Vehicle Driver Training System (ACV-DTS) for the US Marine Corps.
The initiative covered the deployment of 81 “Wave Warrior” portable extended reality platforms, each with amphibious tactical vehicle hardware and a virtual environment to address the force’s volume-based training requirements.
The technology offers “2 degrees of freedom” motion to emulate complex driving conditions across land, surf zone, and sea.
Software included in the simulators was developed in collaboration with Orlando-based partners Talon Simulations, Theory Studios, and Enludio.
The Wave Warrior simulators are now integrated into the Marines’ ACV training curriculum and are being used for driving sessions.
‘Pushing Boundaries’
XR Training’s six-month fielding came after the prototyping phase of the ACV-DTS for 107 days, allowing the company to secure a production contract within one year of conceptualization.
Following this achievement, the XR consortium will continue to provide data capture, engagement tracking, and maintenance services for two years to sustain “future-proofing” of the systems.
This approach is expected to match the Wave Warrior’s functions with the military’s evolving training needs and the latest training technologies.
“We are honored to continue supporting the US Marine Corps in their pursuit of offering top caliber training for their Warfighters,” XR Training CEO Neil Levin stated.
“As we advance into the next phase of the Wave Warrior ACV-DTS program, we will continue pushing the boundaries of what XR-based training can help them achieve for mission-critical readiness now and in the future.”
