THE UNIVERSITY of Canberra is developing a tactile display which will use the sense of touch to provide critical information to Australian Army helicopter pilots.
The new Tactile Cueing System is being funded by the Australian Defence Force’s Capability and Technology Demonstrator (CTP) Program.
The University of Canberra researchers will collaborate with the Adelaide-based elmTEK to produce this next-generation assistive technology which can be used in situations where personnel are facing threats or at times when low visibility could affect their safety.
According to lead researcher Dr Braden McGrath, the Tactile Cueing System (TCS) complements existing visual displays and provides necessary information when a pilot’s visual and auditory senses are already engaged with the task at hand.
The TCS could provide aircraft flight data like altitude, velocity, navigation, acceleration, and threat/target location.
The technology makes use of the rapid and instinctive human response to touch, allowing pilots to make the fastest possible response to a threat or changing environment.
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