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Airbus Developing Tech to Control Fighter Jets With Wave of Hand

The system will use pilot gestures to manipulate flight controls.

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Airbus and AI software firm Multiverse Computing are partnering to develop a gesture flight control system for fighter jet cockpits. [Courtesy: Pexels/Pixabay]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Airbus Defense and Space is collaborating with Multiverse Computing to develop an AI-powered, gesture-based control system for fighter jets.
  • This system, which leverages quantum computing for gesture recognition, aims to replace traditional cockpit controls with pilot hand movements, enhancing situational awareness and mission effectiveness.
  • The project is a component of the European EPIIC program, a broader initiative focused on integrating advanced human-machine interfaces into future military cockpits.
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Airbus Defense and Space, working with Spanish quantum computing and artificial intelligence software firm Multiverse Computing, is developing a system to control fighter jets with the wave of a pilot’s hand.

The system, which will use physical gestures from pilots to manipulate controls in the cockpit, will be required to function in less-than-ideal circumstances, such as when the pilot is wearing gloves or turbulence causes the aircraft to vibrate.

Jack Daleo

Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.

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