body-worn computer

A computer that is worn on the body and accessed via voice recognition and a head mounted display (HMD). The computer is ruggedized for the natural abuse it will receive in the work environment. The HMD is worn like goggles and gives the illusion of a floating monitor in front of the user's face. See head mounted display.

The Trekker

Rockwell's Trekker packs a voice-activated Pentium system into a body-worn unit. (Image courtesy of Rockwell.)

Hands Free

These Xybernaut HMDs connect to voice-activated, body-worn PCs, allowing the technician to review instructions while working with both hands. (Images courtesy of Xybernaut Corporation.)