We are grateful to all our partners who have supported us over these past 14 years of growth as a Woman Owned Small Business, with special thanks to Northrop Grumman (through NGAS) who was our Prime for innovative Software Video Training “Single Book of Knowledge” for the Warfighter, helping us develop Job Aids to support 43 Fixed Wing and Rotary …
Today I was honored to attend the 14th Annual Women’s Philanthropy Fund breakfast
Today I was honored to attend the 14th Annual Women’s Philanthropy Fund breakfast. Collectively, we raised $400,000 to support impoverished children and families in Orange County. It saddens me that in this wealthy county, we have such a large constituency of underprivileged. I am grateful to JoAnn Albers and Loreen Gilbert, Event Co-Chairs, for helping us to serve the children, …
Update Augmented Reality for Render Safe Procedures in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Community
By Marlo Brooke-Colchester, President, AVATAR Partners Inc. (January 24, 2017) AVATAR Partners Inc. (API) recently analyzed the opportunity for Augmented Reality to address requirements for the multi-service Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Community. Augmented Reality, also known as Mixed Reality, provides the user with access to data via a semi-transparent heads-up display or tablet. The hardware device can be flexible depending …
Shout out to my fellow Tailhook ’17 attendees, what great event it was this year!
Shout out to my fellow Tailhook ’17 attendees, what great event it was this year! Year of the Super Carrier! We were honored to debut our Augmented Reality Maintenance Assistance (ARMA)on the Super Hornet. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth and gave us feedback on ARMA. (Unfortunately I missed the fun run, but it was well worth it!).
Our hearts go out to the family and friends of F/A-18C pilot Maj
Our hearts go out to the family and friends of F/A-18C pilot Maj. Richard Norton of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232, who lost his life during a Hornet training mission last week. The employees of AVATAR are deeply committed to supporting the safety and effectiveness of our warfighters to reduce training degraders through high velocity learning in the FA-18 and …
History in the Making for Augmented Reality !!
History in the Making for Augmented Reality !! A key challenge in the adoption of Augmented Reality is the use of 3D Object Tracking, as opposed to the use of markers. In the military, the use of placing “markers” on objects such as vehicles or aircraft, is not viable. The challenge increases with the issue of object size. AVATAR has …
Critical Keys to Achieving Predictable, Repeatable Results with High Velocity Learning along the Training Continuum
Article 1 of 3. By Marlo Brooke-Colchester There is no greater training authority than the US Military. The magnitude of collaboration required to repeatedly execute effective missions, combined with an increasingly complex and intelligent enemy, requires a magnitude of training that is unparalleled in civilian operations. The Chief of Naval Operations, ADM John Richardson, in “A Design for Maintaining Maritime …
CNO ADM John Richardson is on song when he explains how to achieve the Future Fleet
CNO ADM John Richardson is on song when he explains how to achieve the Future Fleet: “The short answer is that we must simultaneously build and innovate.” (The Future Navy, May 17,2017). To AVATAR Partners, as developers of Fleet Training Systems, our approach to “build and innovate” is not easy but produces better and more flexible solutions in the long …
Avoidance of midair collisions starts early in the training continuum where pilots conduct formation rendezvous with controlled closure
Avoidance of midair collisions starts early in the training continuum where pilots conduct formation rendezvous with controlled closure. The effectiveness of Augmented and Virtual Reality / Gaming Systems can be evaluated by the task of dynamic situations involved in joining on other aircraft, both during low speed rendezvous and the high speed closures associated with air combat maneuvering. Proper recognition …
Congrats to the US Marine Corps 2nd Intelligence Battalion (Lejeune, NC)
Congrats to the US Marine Corps 2nd Intelligence Battalion (Lejeune, NC) where CPL Lucas Dennis successfully 3D prints a flawless Topographical Map with AVATAR Partners’ sister company, Syncronetics, Amphibious Assault Planning System 3D Printer Solution. Go USMC!
AVATAR Partners is a a proud member of the National Armaments Consortium
AVATAR Partners is a a proud member of the National Armaments Consortium. We will contribute the mission of the NAC, enabling Government, Industry, and Academia to deliver rapid Armaments innovation for the Nation’s security, such as high velocity learning systems and job performance aids.
AVATAR Partners is proud to announce the opening of our Crystal City office
AVATAR Partners is proud to announce the opening of our Crystal City office, 1401 S. Clark Street, Suite 830 in Arlington, VA! Managed by Vincent Lazar, the new office holds 20 people and will serve as a planning/war room for industry and government.