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Microsoft, Johns Hopkins APL to Help Identify Naval Uses for Augmented Reality Tech


TYSONS CORNER, VA, Feb. 2, 2017 — Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) and Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory have partnered with the U.S. Navy to determine potential naval applications of augmented reality technology, ExecutiveBiz reported Wednesday.

The Navy said Tuesday the disruptive technology laboratory at Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock division will also work with other government agencies to identify uses for Microsoft’s HoloLens in support of Navy and Marine Corps operations.

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