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AI Reads Pilot Brainwaves in VR Training
3 Feb
Summary
- AI analyzes brainwaves to adjust VR flight simulation difficulty.
- Trainee pilots preferred adaptive VR but saw no skill improvement.
- AI difficulty adjustment effectiveness varies due to individual brain differences.
Fighter pilots are now training in virtual reality with AI monitoring their brainwaves. This technology assesses task difficulty in real-time, adapting the simulation's complexity to keep pilots engaged. Researchers found that trainee pilots preferred this adaptive system, noting they enjoyed the fluctuating challenges more than traditional, incrementally increasing difficulty levels.
Despite pilot preference, the study indicated that the mind-reading technology did not lead to improved pilot performance. Researchers suggest this outcome might stem from the unique nature of individual brains, making it challenging for AI models trained on general data to accurately interpret everyone's neural signals. Six pilots in the test group showed minimal changes in difficulty readings, suggesting potential misinterpretations by the AI system.
Similar brain-computer interface technologies are being explored for use in actual aircraft to enhance pilot control and safety. These systems aim to detect states like panic and could help pilots reorient themselves. However, significant advancements are still needed before such brain-reading technology can be reliably integrated to improve aviation safety.
