June 5, 2025 New AFRL chamber to enhance human, equipment performance in extreme environments The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for the new Research Environmental Chamber (REC), May 27, 2025. The capability, part of AFRL’s Human Effectiveness Directorate, facilitates equipment and human performance evaluations with control over
Sept. 5, 2024 F-15 human performance tested during Bamboo Eagle Extended testing helps refine procedures for managing long-duration operations
June 9, 2020 Special Tactics Wing, AFRL develop smartphone app to mitigate COVID-19 risk Medical and Preservation of the Force and Family team members of the 24th Special Operations Wing, headquartered at Hurlburt Field, Florida, teamed up with the Air Force Research Lab to develop a way to monitor ST operators’ health status during the pandemic straight from their smartphones.
Jan. 3, 2020 "For the safety of our pilots:" AFRL hosts event aimed at fielding physiological sensors DAYTON, Ohio – The inaugural Physiological Episodes Mitigation Technology Summit and Industry Day, hosted by the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing, was held Dec. 17-18 at the Wright Brothers Institute’s Small Business Hub downtown.The event brought in over 150 participants
April 24, 2019 AFRL partnership advancing wearable sensor technology WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Imagine being able to monitor your health quickly, simply, painlessly, and continuously, without complicated equipment or a doctor visit. For athletes or people with health conditions, an immediate physical “status update” would be a great convenience. For the