Visual Analysis and Filtering to Augment Cognition

We built and demonstrated a system that augments instructors’ sensing abilities and augments their cognition through analysis and filtering of visual information. Called BASE-IT, our system helps US Marine instructors provide excellent training despite the challenging environment, hundreds of trainees and high trainee-to-instructor ratios, non-stop action, and diverse training objectives. To accomplish these objectives, BASE-IT widens the sensory input in multiple dimensions and filters relevant information: BASE-IT a) establishes omnipresence in a large training area, b) supplies continuous evaluation during multi-day training, c) pays specific attention to every individual, d) is specially equipped to identify dangerous situations, and e) maintains virtual vantage points for improved situational awareness. BASE-IT also augments and personalizes the after-action review information available to trainees.