In recent years, the military has started using Xbox controllers to operate certain submarine systems. This might sound strange at first, but there’s a practical reason behind it. Traditional control systems for periscopes and other equipment are often custom-made, expensive, and require special training. They can also be bulky and slower to use in fast-moving situations.An Xbox controller, on the other hand, is cheap, widely available, and familiar to many young sailors who grew up playing video games. The controls are intuitive, with joysticks and buttons that can easily be mapped to submarine functions like moving a periscope or navigating cameras. This means new operators can learn the system much faster, sometimes in just minutes instead of days.
The cost savings are significant too. While specialized control interfaces might cost tens of thousands of dollars, an Xbox controller is under a hundred. And if one breaks, it’s easy to replace. This practical approach shows how the military sometimes adapts everyday consumer technology for serious, high-tech applications. It’s a perfect example of how a device made for fun can also play a role in national defense — helping sailors work more efficiently beneath the ocean’s surface.
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