AI Terrain Reconstruction Selected for US Air Force Training

Virtuix has been selected by the US Air Force for Phase I funding under the AFWERX SBIR programme to develop its Virtual Terrain Walk (VTW) platform for military mission planning and leader rehearsals.

The platform combines omni-directional treadmill technology, immersive VR environments, and AI-driven terrain reconstruction, allowing warfighters to physically navigate geo-specific virtual environments. The system supports collaborative mission planning, terrain familiarisation, and tactical decision-making for distributed teams of 12 or more warfighters.

The system uses AI-driven 3D reconstruction to convert camera footage of real-world locations into photorealistic virtual replicas within hours. Warfighters can then physically walk, run, and manoeuvre in 360 degrees within those environments.

"VTW is a revolutionary capability that the military does not have today," said Joe Nolan, retired US Army colonel and Director of Federal Business Development at Virtuix. "Virtuix is combining cutting-edge AI terrain reconstruction with immersive full-body movement to create a powerful new category of military training and mission planning technology. Warfighters can now get familiar with the battlefield before putting boots on the ground."

Virtuix has existing deployments and partnerships across the US Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps, including the US Air Force Academy and West Point. The company is also developing a VR infantry training system for the US Marine Corps Training and Education Command.