SA Photonics high-res digital night vision system makes you look like Hello Kitty’s cyborg cousin

Given, it might make you look like the love child of Robocop and a cartoon kitten , but SA Photonics’ High Resolution Night Vision System (HRNVS) could mean smoother night flights for the US military. The light weight head mounted display couples high resolution imagery and an impressive 82.5 degree field of vision — previous devices offered a range of only 40 degrees. What’s more, it provides clearer peripheral vision, virtually non-existent halo effects, digital image enhancement, and night vision recording. The headset was designed in collaboration with the US Army and the Air Force Research Laboratory, which means these robo Sanrio helmets might actually get some play. Full PR after the break. Continue reading SA Photonics high-res digital night vision system makes you look like Hello Kitty’s cyborg cousin SA Photonics high-res digital night vision system makes you look like Hello Kitty’s cyborg cousin originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Apr 2011 03:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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