Microsoft has decided to discontinue its development of augmented-reality headsets for the U.S. Army's Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS), transferring the project to Palmer Luckey's Anduril Industries. The decision follows a series of setbacks, including delayed rollouts and reports of soldiers suffering from physical impairments while using the headsets. The U.S. Congress has also intervened, halting funding unless it could ensure soldiers' safety. Under the new arrangement, Anduril will take over all aspects of headset production, while Microsoft will shift its focus to providing cloud services for the project.
Anduril now will take control over the development and production of the augmented-reality headsets meant for the U.S. Army, as Microsoft steps back.
The Army's experience with the modified HoloLenses led to reports of soldiers suffering mission-affecting impairments such as headaches and nausea, causing a reevaluation of the project.
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