Virtual Soldier Research program saves military time, money

For 40-plus years, the Army has been waiting for someone like 18-year-old Santos. He runs, he deadlifts, executes push-ups and carries burdens like a pack mule and is fresh as a daisy the next day. He’s also entirely virtual.

Santos (and his female counterpart Sophia), is a biomechanically accurate digital avatar that predicts behavior through recorded motion of various exercises, and is a key component to…