A new U.S. Army technology can detect barrel deflections caused by uncontrollable hand tremors, and automatically make adjustments to keep the barrel stable. This is a diagram.
The U.S. Army has developed an automatic barrel stabilization accessory intended for use on a new generation of rifles that can eliminate deflections caused by the shooter’s hand tremors and improve hit rates.
This device is actually a small accessory within the Iron Man suit conducted by the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (SOCOM), another larger project. Unfortunately, the project was aborted in February 2019 after failing to meet various aspects of management’s requirements. However, the automatic stabilization sight inside was retained and is now being tested.
As seen in the photos published online, the equipment called “Aiming Control Enhancer” (ACE) is small and somewhat similar to the stabilizer of a camera. The shooter can grasp with one hand, placed under the barrel of the gun. When it detects the barrel shift due to uncontrollable hand tremors, the device will automatically adjust its own position, while allowing the barrel to remain stable and immobile.
The device was first designed in 2016 by electronic engineer Matt Angle, who was involved in another government-funded project that later drew the interest of the U.S. military and was included in their “Iron Man suit” package.
Angle told Task& Purpose Media: “After the user selects the target and direction, the device helps stabilize the barrel in the proper orientation. It corrects only the deflection caused by the hand tremor of the gun holder. That is, when you hold the device, the mechanical system inside helps you hold the barrel in a stable condition.”
Task& Purpose reports that the U.S. military is looking for manufacturers to produce automatic rifles that can be used with this device.
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