The opening scene of the new MIOmoves: Crew Search Kinect
training simulation
NATO's ((North Atlantic Treaty Organization) MIOmoves
series is a brand new range of cutting-edge training simulations that combine
the latest developments in immersive technology with the proven track record of
best practice operational training.
MIOmoves was developed by the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training
Centre (NMIOTC) as part of their ongoing campaign to improve the
effectiveness of maritime interdiction operations training.
The Center
provides theoretical and practical training to NATO personnel and Non NATO
partners, within Maritime Interdiction Operation (MIO) context. Specifically it
promotes skills, interoperability and co-operation among naval units through
sea training and simulation.
The series
of simulations (the first of which is Crew Search) use Microsoft's
Kinect technology to allow players to interact with the simulation by making
gestures with their arms and hands, thus putting the player right at the centre
of the action and creating an environment of almost complete immersion.
The
resulting experience is an intuitive and immersive training exercise that
provides a scalable virtual mission scenario without the costs associated with
on-the-job training.
The
simulation is scheduled for a public launch in 3 weeks' time at ITEC (International Forum for the Military
Training, Education and Simulation Sectors), where NATO and their partners will
be giving away a Google Nexus 7 tablet for the highest score of each day of the
conference just for playing the new Serious Game.
If you want
to try the simulation for yourself, visit stand D150 at ITEC between the 22nd -
24th May and you could win one.