Modernizing Maintenance Operations and Training

This SBIR effort proposes to develop a holographic mixed-reality system to help train maintenance personnel and to assist them with real-life maintenance tasks in fields designated by Marines (e.g., vehicles, armor, weapons, HVAC, etc.). The system uses Microsoft's trailblazing HoloLens wearable headset, can be controlled by natural voice and hand gesture commands, and can support remote collaboration among participants.n easy-to-use authoring environment to create, organize, and publish mixed reality content;2.     Presentation on HoloLens and compatible tablets and smartphones with natural communication modes (hand gestures, gaze, and natural language voice commands).3.     A shared mixed reality environment to allow collaboration among remote participants during real-life maintenance task;4.     A learning and performance management system that tracks, analyzes, and provides in-depth reports and feedback on activities