Introducing IN1-G5: The Future of Desktop Training
IN1-G5 is an exclusive 1-actuator haptic base designed to bring realistic training experiences to desktops. Easily paired with most gaming and office seats, IN1-G5 offers vehicle specific realism without having to re-engineer the system each time. It's also easily paired with software solutions such as Bohemia Interactive Simulations’ VBS4, allowing it to optimize training by replicating necessary, true-to-life sensations— all while being moveable and compact.
Developed using D-BOX's extensive library of over 65,000 unique movements, vibrations, and textures— that were created by their in-house haptic developers in over 150,000 hours of work— IN1-G5 provides real-time responses to training cues within up to 5 milliseconds. The system's compact, portable, and plug-and-play design makes it incredibly easy to deploy, while its industrial-grade components ensure no maintenance is required. It can also be mixed & matched with different hardware to fit funding cycles and training needs, making it a versatile and practical solution for a wide range of training scenarios.
VBS4: The Software Powering the USMC
Bohemia Interactive Simulations’ VBS4 powers the training backbone of the U.S. Marine Corps—supporting tactical decision-making, mission rehearsal, and experimentation at every level. It’s more than just a desktop simulator. The VBS4 ecosystem enables Marines to train for any mission, anywhere in the world, with any combination of equipment or fidelity—from simple laptops to full-motion platforms like the D-BOX’s IN1-G5.
With built-in support for global terrain, real-time scenario creation, and seamless integration with steering wheels, pedals, VR/XR headsets, and more, VBS4 adapts to the way Marines train. Whether you're replicating urban combat in the Middle East or amphibious landings in the Pacific, VBS4 delivers immersive, realistic training without the logistical burden of live exercises.
Designed to guide users through the entire training cycle—prepare, execute, assess—VBS4 keeps the focus on readiness, not setup. And with an open architecture, it evolves with new technologies and mission needs, ensuring the Corps is always one step ahead.
Transforming Marine Corps Training with IN1-G5
The US Marine Corps have long sought a balance between portability, usability, and cost-effectiveness in their training solutions, and previous high-fidelity hardware solutions posed challenges in terms of practicality and budget. Enter IN1-G5: a super-portable, budget-adaptable solution with motion, vibration and texture that is compatible with VBS4 and that offers the right balance between cost, portability, and training value.
This flexibility would allow the Marine Corps to avoid being locked into larger, less agile, and typically more expensive solutions, ensuring that their training remains current and effective.
Why IN1-G5 Could Benefit Marine Training
When the US Marine Corps sought a better desktop training solution, their requirements were clear: easy deployment, durability for daily use, and the capability to deliver realistic and valuable training experiences. IN1-G5 stands out with its compact design, plug-and-play functionality, and realistic haptic feedback.
Combined with the versatility of VBS4 and the ability to scale with evolving training requirements and funding cycles, IN1-G5 emerges as an ideal option for Marine training. This collaboration marks the beginning of a new era in desktop military training, as D-BOX and BISim work together to revolutionize training for US Marine Corps —one chair at a time.
