The human-machine interface, whether in a military or civilian context, is today an important aspect of any piloted system in which the human remains an essential element in the control loop. Aiming to bring a new dimension to the control of land weapon systems through a new modality approach, the OPTIMIS project (Optimised Personal Turret Interface based on a Multimodal Interaction System) brings expertise of John Cockerill Defense, NexVision, Acapela, Multitel, the University of Namur, and the Royal Military Academy to develop a human-machine interface device worn by the operator, with the objective of enabling the control of John Cockerill Defense weapon systems in a completely innovative, efficient, and above all intuitive manner for the operator.
The OPTIMIS project mainly relies on a device (helmet) worn directly by the operator, comprising an intelligent multimodal engine that manages the information from the weapon system and the interaction modalities, which will be visual, auditory, vocal and haptic in nature. All this to ensure a measured control of the operator’s cognitive load during the mission. The becomes intelligent, immersive, and uses the natural interaction codes of human beings.
