Rugged wearable PC available to the masses

Military computer manufacturer Black Diamond Advanced Technology has come up with a commercial version of their ultra-rugged wearable PC and communications kit that normally sees action on the battlefield. Considering its adaptability to work in a wide range of specialist missions, the Modular Tactical System (MTS) system as it is called contains more than just a computer. Components within are split-up are and can be integrated into different parts of the soldier’s uniform and equipment in order to prevent one’s mobility from being compromised. Even better is its ability to make the transition from computer operation to direct combat engagement within seconds.

It is safe to say that everyday environments are no match for the MTS, as it has been operationally tested in Afghanistan and is optimized for dismounted C4ISR (that’s command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance). You wear it as a vest, where the rear plate carrier will tote around the processing platform, peripheral controller and power manager, where you will see all things through a flip down 6.5″, sunlight-viewable, night vision goggle-compatible Universal Tactical Display (UTD) that is located in front.

Specifications are enough to get the job done, but not worthy of playing games like Crysis. An Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor powers it with 2GB RAM, a 128 GB SSD, and an SD memory card slot.

Edwin Kee
Categories: Computers, Military
Tags: rugged