The app that lets you shoot round corners: Smart rifle uses Google Glass as a remote sight

• HD cameras are mounted on the rifle transmit feed to Glass headset
• Smart target system can take wind into account automatically

Google's Glass could have an unexpected use for soldiers - allowing them to fire 'blind' around corners.

US firm TrackingPoint has revealed a smart rifle that can show a live sight on Google's head mounted display.

It works by sending a live video feed from the rifle's sight to Glass or even an iPad - allowing soldiers to simply point their rifle without needing to be in a position to see their target.

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The smart rifle works by sending a live video feed from the rifle's sight to Glass - allowing soldiers to simply point their rifle without needing to be in a position to see their target.

HOW IT WORKS

HD cameras are mounted on the rifle where a normal sight would be
A live video feed from the rifle's sight to Glass or even an iPad - allowing soldiers to simply point their rifle without needing to be in a position to see the sight.

The Precision Guided Firearm (PGF) can even help soldiers aim by take into account wind, elevation and air pressure on the virtual sight.

'When paired with wearable technology, PGFs can provide unprecedented benefits to shooters, such as the ability to shoot around corners, from behind low walls, and from other positions that provide exceptional cover,' the firm said.

'Without PGF technology, such positions would be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to fire from.'

Through the PGF's ShotView video stream on the HUD, the shooter can easily see such important variables as range to target, shot angle, rifle cant, compass direction, battery life, and zoom setting, all without looking away or diverting their attention.

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