VIRTUAL SIMULATIONS & AUGMENTED TRAININGSMaximizing the Effectiveness of MR Education

Operation Efficiency

Merging the real and physical world and providing complete freedom in the actions of the

recruits, mixed reality trainings allows for increasing tactical, operational and strategic skills.

Realistic MR environments are perfect for practicing and rehearsing large-scale missions

without additional risk to the environment, atmosphere, life and health of the recruits.

As an innovative and prospective technology, mixed reality allows for analyzing and testing

new programs to grant the best investment platform, balancing between cost effectiveness

and growing training needs.

Training requirements evolve

over time, together with

the environments they

are trained. With the introduction

of virtual and augmented reality,

the military industry has been

undergoing significant

transformation. Virtual education

became a solution for complex

simulations that are impossible

or dangerous to actually carry out.

New tactics were practiced

and new weapons were mastered:

all at a lower cost and in a safer

location.

But the efficiency of this kind of education

is under threat because of the certain limitations

it generates. Poor graphics quality, wires, and

additional equipment, insufficient hardware

performance, a necessity to be tied to a static

place for interaction - all of this forced the industry

to develop a new technological solution

to eliminate, at least, a part of these problems.

Mixed reality became such a panacea since

it introduced a new approach to virtual education.

Today, mixed reality came to the defense sector

and started completely reshaping the training

paradigm, introducing gesture recognition, gaze

recognition and voice control.

Program-Ace, Your Development Partner

A trustworthy provider of innovative military trainings

and simulations, featured by IAOP, ETSA and Clutch.

The company has demonstrated an exclusive blend of expertise,

developing serious games, procedural trainings, man-machine

interfaces, educational simulations, IETMs, VMTs, AR, VR and MR

trainings for both civil and military sectors. For nearly three

decades, Program-Ace has respected industry evolving needs

and crafted highly interactive virtual training.

Right Technological Partner

Solid knowledge of math, physics and electronics

and familiarity with the most recent industry

tendencies and trends integrated into every

project handled provides Program-Ace

an opportunity to deliver

technologically-advanced and cost-effective

training solutions. Elegantly combining large-scale

military mission preparation simulations and

interactive environments, the team of aces crafts

trainings for military and academia, mindful

of the specific training needs of each customer.

Technology Advanced

and Cost-Effective Solutions

No one is surprised by virtual reality;

it is already firmly entrenched in the

military sector. However, augmented and,

in particular, mixed reality only gaining

popularity. Program-Ace creates deeply

engaging and realistic training solutions

using these prominent technologies to

meet the scalable industry requirements.

As the most prospective technological

solutions for the military, they blend virtual

and live environments for individual

and collective practicing.

Engaging and Realistic Training

Thanks to a unique skill set and advanced tool

set, your training platforms and systems will

be based on realistic civil and military scenarios.

Our engaging simulations allows

for comprehensive appraising of the operational

efficiency of man-machine interactions.

At our in-house lab, we study and research

how AR and MR training effects recruits and drill

instructor's productivity. Moreover, our talented

2D and 3D artists deliver visually appealing

art to render a simulation physically accurate,

realistic and educative.

Augmented and Mixed Reality

for Tactical and Technical Training

More than one hundred specialists are focused

on customer satisfaction by creating effective

training that consolidates customer's needs

and top-notch technologies. Furthermore,

for all training platforms and systems

the company delivers, we also provide

comprehensive customer support services.

Thanks to our international team, your needs,

issues and queries will be understood

and a cost-effective solution for all the world's

major armed forces will be proposed.

Customer-Oriented

Approach & Professional Support

Program-Ace is the right technological partner to choose by heart. Cooperate with

the company known for its innovative approach to military and academic training

in the field of operation, technologically-advanced simulations and cutting edge

development practices. This will allow you to benefit by establishing a fruitful

partnership with highly professional and motivated manpower.

HoloLens MR for the MilitaryTHE FUTURE OF COMPUTING Forbes

Exploiting the extensive capabilities of HoloLens, Program-Ace designs mixed reality environments,

covering every level of armed forces training requirements.

When it comes to military education, it can benefit more from mixed reality compared to other

reality-based technologies. Program-Ace crafts a variety of mixed reality simulations to match a variety

of needs in the military operations within different terrains. Our training solutions blend

with the demanding requirements of tactical and technical, individual and collective trainings.

Construction of new environments with a set of simple gestures

The ability to share a given reality with other HoloLens devices and track actions in real time

Scanning and recognition of the surroundings

Full gesture control

Optimized performance for a wire-free headset according to FPS and HPU requirements

Unique voice recognition

Unseen Training Capacities for Military Operations

Mixed reality appeared to be one of the newest technological solutions to use in the military

and education sectors. Program-Ace, one of the first in Europe, started to implement mixed reality

into simulations to increase their efficiency and reliability, reduce the frequency of incidents, enhance

situational awareness and establish training cost-effectiveness.

HoloLens is a standalone mixed reality headset that can be controlled with gestures, gaze and voice

commands. The front side of the HoloLens has transparent combiner lenses with a variety of sensors

and two cameras near each eye to receive and recognize gestures and voice commands. Additionally,

a built-in holographic processor unit transforms this information into holograms or actions

on the screen. These training solutions meet the most demanding specifications and requirements

for military missions because projected holograms seamlessly blend with real

and virtual objects and scenarios.

Multi-crew joint

and collective training

Reconnaissance

and map visualization

Mine detection

practicing

Embedded training and

situational awareness

Technical, tactical

and in-the-field skill

acquisition

Augmented Reality

From technical to tactical:

Aviation

Medicine

Mining

Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM)

Virtual Maintenance Training (VMT)

Interactive Electronic

Technical Documentation (IETD)

With the introduction of new technologies

and drastic changes to existing ones, military

facilities have to think of the flexibility

and efficiency of their training programs.

For years, virtual practicing appeared

to be much more persuasive and memorable

than its traditional alternative. However,

problems persist. These solutions have

been operating below peak efficiency.

Armed forces constantly enlist new recruits

that have to gain the necessary skills in lifelike

conditions or as close to reality as possible

in a short period of time.

To get ahead, the military sector is adopting

trainings and simulations based on augmented

reality technologies. And every year, the share

of AR trainings becomes more significant.

Such simulations allow for getting recruits

out of physically limited trainings

and projecting realistic training scenarios

into their field-of-vision, wherever they are.

As a trusted industry expert with impressive

experience and technical background,

Program-Ace is focused on creating powerful

AR training that is both effective and highly

realistic. Our custom augmented reality

solutions are created within a well-established

process. It includes all stages of development -

from concept creation in accordance

with the customer's needs to the testing

of a final simulation version.

Mixed Reality ACEAccording to Nation Master, the average

age to join the army around the world

is 18-28 years old. However, training officers

are almost always older and have an average

age of 35-40 years old. The gap between

generations feels particularly acute when

members of Generation X start to train

Millennials and some of Generation Z.

Technologically-proficient youth just fail

to master the maximum amount of skills

due to outdated training methods, unrealistic

situations, and lack of essential armament.

With the introduction of Microsoft HoloLens,

mixed reality trainings based on holographic

technology have started to supplant VR ones.

Microsoft claims that 80 million devices

will be sold by 2020. In a situation where

2.32 billion people around the world

use smartphones for around 7-10 hours a day

and 284 million of wearables have been

shipped, the military industry can benefit

significantly from mixed reality trainings

and simulations.

5 times faster time to market

2 to 10 times more cost-effective than other solutions available

(the degree depends on training)

no coding or 3D modeling knowledge required for standard training

Enterprises are faced with great challenges when it comes to setting up an interactive training

or educational simulation. They need to effectively balance demands for greater efficiency

and cost control. Program-Ace offers a unique solution to this problem and introduces MR. ACE.

It is a unique SaaS platform based on mixed and augmented reality technologies.

MR. ACE's key components include:

MR.ACE platform is quickly reconfigurable to different simulation types, allowing for optimum training with minimum downtime.

no-coding environment

user-friendly drag and drop editor

assets for most popular objects

and actions used for military trainings

ability to import any existing

3D training software

customization possibilities

3D object recognition

Why MR.ACE?

Technological ExcellenceYour simulations with reduced training cost and optimized simulation performance

will achieve mission success with Program-Ace. Our continuous developments

and acquisition of new technologies and skills ensure an advanced and competent

set of offerings incorporating the latest solutions, trends and innovations.

We use only secure top-notch tools, frameworks

and technologies to establish training accuracy

and operation realism and fulfill simulation

consistency requirements. Among those

featured are the following:

Advanced Operational Environment

Being involved in a mixed reality initiative, Program-Ace goes beyond the standard concept

of training and develops exceptionally effective virtual simulations. The company adapts

and implements new technologies that follow international standards in academia

and the military sector. We support innovations into their embryo phase and invest

our knowledge and capital into emerging technological solutions, among which:

MR.ACE, a cloud-based SaaS platform, designed to develop an port MR and AR trainings

without a necessity to write tons of code

MR-based training in recognisance, map visualisation and military medicine

Investing in the Future

To make your mission training cost-effective,

Program-Ace offers training porting services

from/to any existing system that allows

for training to be used on different sites

and platforms. Moreover, the trainings

we develop possess a cross-platforming

nature, which allows join forces

to cohesively train and rehear within

an adjustable interactive environment.

Porting of Simulations

for Tactical Training

About Program-AceProgram-Ace is a European R&D company that provides custom end-to-end development

of interactive training solutions for clients across the globe. Being one of top 100 world's best

outsourcers, the company is particularly famous for its unique expertise and extensive knowledge

in VR, AR and emerging mixed reality. With a customer-first philosophy, Program-Ace crafts

cost-effective interactive training to make a valuable contribution to the educational process.

Headquarters

established

in Kharkiv, Ukraine

1992

Professionals

120+Successfully

delivered trainings

& simulations

100+

of clients

recommend us

92%years

of experience

25+

Our Team at ITEC 2017Oleg Fonaryov

CEO & FOUNDER

A veteran of Ukrainian software development industry who is fascinated

by technologies and possibilities offered by them. He is in charge of one of the first

companies in Western Europe that started developing virtual trainings, serious

games and simulations for the needs of armed forces and academia. He advocates

for highly professional, ISO-certified development services that comprehend

with client and industry requirements.

Email: ace@program-ace.com

Skype: program-ace

LinkedIn: /olegfonarov/

Denis Potapenko

CTO

As a CTO and technology evangelist, Denis is responsible for the company's

R&D future. He has been acting in the area of innovative virtual and augmented

reality solutions for military training and educational simulations. He also focuses

on how to improve existing virtual environments with mixed reality and make

them more realistic and effective.

He will also present a speech at the “AUGMENTED-MIXED-VIRTUAL REALITY” panel

on the topic of mixed reality and the innovations it brings to the military training.

Email: d.potapenko@program-ace.com

Skype: denis_potapenko

LinkedIn: /denispotapenko/

Igor Grachev

COO

An "old school" technician, architect and manager who knows everything about

fundamental computer-based training, e-learning and educational simulations.

He is also an extremely technologically advanced guy and can develop a layout

plan for future training in 15 minutes by analysing the needs, requirements

and search for a solution.

Email: i.grachev@program-ace.com

Skype: garikgid

LinkedIn: /igor-grachev/

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PROGRAM-ACE SERVICES AND PRODUCTS FOR MILITARY & EDUCATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

TRAINING DIVISION

Email: ts@program-ace.com

Tel: +380675784046

Skype: program.ace

program-ace.com

ADDRESS:

56, Poltavsky Shlyah, Kharkiv, Ukraine