OPTESS

OPTESS advances beyond legacy systems such as Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) by shifting from laser-based simulation to shooter-adjudicated validation. Because laser systems cannot replicate bullet drop, penetration, or realistic engagement profiles, OPTESS instead uses a rifle-mounted optic with GPS and orientation sensing to capture each shot.

Computer vision evaluates the sight picture to confirm a valid target, then transmits the result through a central server with appropriate response instructions to the targeted soldier.

OPTESS simulates realistic bullet physics through optical systems and AI-driven computer vision.

OPTESS corrects key MILES deficiencies:

1. No ballistic drop modeling and no differentiation between concealment and cover.
2. At extended range, MILES beam spread produces an effective hit area comparable to a basketball.
3. These constraints introduce negative training and reduce simulation realism.

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Smart Camera

OPTESS also enables a Smart Camera battlefield sensor.

Patent US 11,460,270

Smart Camera extends the same digital optic technology into live combat, enabling AI-assisted threat detection beyond human visual capability.

AI-assisted optics can detect:

• Hidden threats
• Camouflaged targets
• Spectral signatures outside human vision

Enhancing coordinated unit tactical awareness.

In addition to rifle-mounted digital optics, Smart Cameras integrated on helmets and vehicles form a distributed sensing network. A central server maintains real-time positional awareness of all soldiers. Detected threat locations are shared across the network, and multi-sensor confirmation refines targeting accuracy. This network also serves as a critical safeguard against friendly fire.