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Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/TrackingPoint > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/TrackingPoint.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TrackingPoint > Source revision: 1355661881 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|Weapon technology company}} {{Infobox company | name = TrackingPoint | logo = TrackingPoint Logo.jpg | type = [Private](/source/Privately_held_company) | genre = | fate = | predecessor = | successor = | foundation = {{start date|2011}} | founder = John McHale | defunct = | location_city = [Austin, Texas](/source/Austin%2C_Texas) | location_country = [United States](/source/United_States) | location = | locations = | area_served = | key_people = | industry = [Applied technology](/source/Applied_technology) | products = | services = | revenue = | operating_income = | net_income = | aum = | assets = | equity = | owner = | num_employees = | parent = | divisions = | subsid = | homepage = [http://tracking-point.com/ tracking-point.com] | footnotes = | intl = }} '''TrackingPoint''' is an applied technology company based in [Austin, Texas](/source/Austin%2C_Texas). In 2011, it created a long-range [rifle](/source/rifle) system that was the first [precision guided firearm](/source/precision_guided_firearm).Rothman, Wilson (Jan. 10, 2013). [http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/gadgetbox/futuristic-rifle-turns-novice-sharpshooter-1B7916613 “Futuristic Rifle Turns Novice Into Sharpshooter.”] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608200222/https://www.nbcnews.com/technology/gadgetbox/futuristic-rifle-turns-novice-sharpshooter-1B7916613 |date=2023-06-08 }} ''[NBC News](/source/NBC_News)''. Retrieved Jan. 20, 2013.Murphy, Samantha (Jan. 11, 2013). [http://mashable.com/2013/01/11/trackingpoint-rifle/ “TrackingPoint is World’s First Smart Hunting Rifle.”] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507204008/https://mashable.com/2013/01/11/trackingpoint-rifle/ |date=2021-05-07 }} ''[Mashable](/source/Mashable)''. Retrieved Jan. 20, 2013. Formed by John McHale in February 2011, the company created its first PGF prototype in March 2011. The company offered its first product in January 2013[http://tracking-point.com/story “The TrackingPoint Story.”] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160823061856/http://tracking-point.com/story |date=2016-08-23 }} TrackingPoint website. Retrieved Jan. 20, 2013. and a second, the AR Series semi-automatic smart rifle, in January 2014.[http://tracking-point.com/labs/ar/ "TrackingPoint Announces New AR Series Rifles"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227235407/http://tracking-point.com/labs/ar/ |date=2014-02-27 }} TrackingPoint website. Retrieved March 4, 2014. Variants of the company's bolt-action rifles use [.338 Lapua Magnum](/source/.338_Lapua_Magnum) and [.300 Winchester Magnum](/source/.300_Winchester_Magnum) ammunition. Semi-automatic variants are available in [7.62 NATO](/source/7.62_NATO), [5.56 NATO](/source/5.56%C3%9745mm_NATO) and [.300 BLK](/source/.300_AAC_Blackout). In September 2016, the company began selling the M1400, a squad-level .338 Lapua bolt-action rifle that can hit targets out to {{convert|1400|yd|m|0}}. It can also acquire and hit targets traveling at {{convert|20|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} within 2.5 seconds. The rifle is {{convert|45|in|cm|abbr=on}} long with a {{convert|22|in|mm|abbr=on}} barrel, weighing {{convert|15.4|lb|kg|abbr=on}}. It can be used with the company's ShotGlass wearable glasses that transmits what the scope is seeing to the shooter's eye.[http://kitup.military.com/2016/04/tracking-points-new-squad-level-rifle.html Tracking Point’s New Squad-Level Rifle] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161024225616/http://kitup.military.com/2016/04/tracking-points-new-squad-level-rifle.html |date=2016-10-24 }} - Kitup.Military.com, 20 April 2016 In January 2014, the [U.S. Army](/source/U.S._Army) purchased six TrackingPoint fire control systems to begin exploring purported key target acquisition and aiming technologies.[http://kitup.military.com/2014/01/army-testing-tracking-point-smart.html#ixzz2udhlhLc9 "Army Testing TrackingPoint Smart-Rifle Tech"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161229233937/http://kitup.military.com/2014/01/army-testing-tracking-point-smart.html#ixzz2udhlhLc9 |date=2016-12-29 }} - Kitup.Military.com, 27 January 2014 The Army has integrated the system onto the [XM2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle](/source/XM2010_Enhanced_Sniper_Rifle) for military testing.[http://kitup.military.com/2014/03/army-testing-smart-scope-300-win.html Army Testing Smart Scope on .300 Win Mag Sniper Rifle] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201132251/http://kitup.military.com/2014/03/army-testing-smart-scope-300-win.html |date=2017-12-01 }} - Kitup.Military.com, 14 March 2014 In 2018, TrackingPoint introduced the ShadowTrak 6 bolt-action rifle with 6.5 mm Creedmoor cartridge that can hit targets out to {{convert|1000|yd|m|0}}, and can hit targets traveling at {{convert|20|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} in 1 second. Weighing {{convert|14.6|lb|kg|abbr=on}}, it can fire Hornady ammunition; the 147gr ELD-M (a match type bullet) or the 143gr ELD-X (designed for hunting).{{Citation needed|date=September 2020}} In November 2018, Talon Precision Optics, of Jacksonville, Florida, bought TrackingPoint.{{Cite press release|last=Optics|first=Talon Precision|title=Talon Precision Optics, LLC Announces Asset Purchase in Precision-Guided Firearms and Advanced Optics Technologies|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/talon-precision-optics-llc-announces-asset-purchase-in-precision-guided-firearms-and-advanced-optics-technologies-300770236.html|access-date=2021-05-01|website=www.prnewswire.com|language=en}} ==Technology== [[File:Precision Guided Firearm.jpg|thumb|250px|The TrackingPoint XS1, a [precision guided firearm](/source/precision_guided_firearm)]] [[File:Precision Guided Firearm Heads Up Display.jpg|thumb|250px|Screenshot from the [heads up display](/source/heads_up_display) of a TrackingPoint [precision guided firearm](/source/precision_guided_firearm)]] TrackingPoint's precision guided firearms system uses several component technologies: *Networked Tracking Scope: The core engine that tracks the target, calculates range and the ballistic solution, and works in concert with the shooter and guided trigger to release the shot.Takahashi, Dean (Jan. 13, 2013). [https://venturebeat.com/2013/01/13/trackingpoints-wi-fi-networked-sniper-scope-can-lock-onto-targets-from-afar-and-stream-gun-sight-video/ “TrackingPoint’s Wi-Fi Networked Sniper Scope Can Lock on Targets From Afar and Stream Gun Sight Video.”] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161203070018/http://venturebeat.com/2013/01/13/trackingpoints-wi-fi-networked-sniper-scope-can-lock-onto-targets-from-afar-and-stream-gun-sight-video/ |date=2016-12-03 }} ''[VentureBeat](/source/VentureBeat)''. Retrieved Jan. 20, 2013.Wawro, Alex (Jan. 9, 2013). [http://www.pcworld.com/article/2024482/the-hunting-rifle-of-the-future-is-here-at-ces-video-.html “The Hunting Rifle of the Future is Here at CES.”] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130127011454/http://www.pcworld.com/article/2024482/the-hunting-rifle-of-the-future-is-here-at-ces-video-.html? |date=2013-01-27 }} ''[PC World](/source/PC_World)''. Retrieved Jan. 20, 2013. *Barrel Reference System: A fixed reference point that enables the networked tracking scope to make adjustments and retain zero over time. The barrel reference system is factory [calibrated](/source/calibration) to a [laser](/source/Laser_rangefinder) reference.[http://tracking-point.com/innovations/hardware/barrel-reference-system Barrell Reference System.] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130125010534/http://tracking-point.com/innovations/hardware/barrel-reference-system |date=2013-01-25 }} TrackingPoint website. Retrieved Jan. 20, 2013. *Guided to Trigger: The rifle's [trigger](/source/Trigger_(firearms)) is hard-wired to the networked tracking scope. The networked tracking scope controls the trigger weight to eliminate trigger squeeze and shot timing errors.Hutchinson, Lee (Jan. 9, 2013). [https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/01/17000-linux-powered-rifle-brings-auto-aim-to-the-real-world/ “$17,000 Linux-Powered Rifle Brings ‘Auto-Aim’ to the Real World.”] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190427054114/https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/01/17000-linux-powered-rifle-brings-auto-aim-to-the-real-world/ |date=2019-04-27 }} ''[Ars Technica](/source/Ars_Technica)''. Retrieved Jan. 20, 2013. *Field Software Upgradeable: [Software](/source/Software) can be uploaded to the scope to add capability.Higgins, Kilroy (Jan. 9, 2013). [http://www.brightsideofnews.com/news/2013/1/9/trackikng-point-shows-off-auto-aiming-rifle.aspx “TrackingPoint Shows Off Auto-Aiming Rifle.”] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130119011812/http://www.brightsideofnews.com/news/2013/1/9/trackikng-point-shows-off-auto-aiming-rifle.aspx |date=2013-01-19 }} ''Bright Side of News''. Retrieved Jan. 20, 2013. *[Heads Up Display (HUD)](/source/Head-up_display): The HUD indicates range, [wind](/source/wind), reticle, video storage gauge, zoom, and [battery](/source/Battery_(electricity)) life, plus LRF icon, [Wi-Fi](/source/Wi-Fi) on/off icon, compass icon, cant wheel, inclination wheels and off-screen indicators.Curtis, Rob (Jan. 14, 2013). [http://militarytimes.com/blogs/gearscout/2013/01/14/trackingpoint-can-turn-your-grammy-into-a-deadly-marksman/ “TrackingPoint Can Turn Your Grammy Into a Deadly Marksman.”] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130119072155/http://militarytimes.com/blogs/gearscout/2013/01/14/trackingpoint-can-turn-your-grammy-into-a-deadly-marksman/ |date=2013-01-19 }} ''Military Times GearScout''. Retrieved Jan. 20, 2013. *Recording: An integrated camera captures video and still images from the networked tracking scope and heads up display. Recorded images can be downloaded to a [smartphone](/source/smartphone) or [tablet](/source/Tablet_computer) from the scope and transmitted via [email](/source/email) or [social media](/source/social_media).Dillow, Clay (Jan. 10, 2013). [http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2013-01/intelligent-rifle-now-ipad-app-wi-fi-infallible-accuracy “The 'Intelligent' Rifle, Now With iPad App, Wi-Fi, Infallible Accuracy.”] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130121111555/http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2013-01/intelligent-rifle-now-ipad-app-wi-fi-infallible-accuracy |date=2013-01-21 }} ''[Popular Science](/source/Popular_Science)''. Retrieved Jan. 20, 2013. == Vulnerabilities == In 2017, computer security experts [Runa Sandvik](/source/Runa_Sandvik) and [Michael Auger](/source/Michael_Auger) demonstrated that naive software design left the rifle's aiming computer open to remote hacking when its Wi-Fi capability was turned on. They showed that third parties could alter operating parameters; for example, making the computer think the bullet weighed from {{convert|0.4|oz|g}} to {{convert|72|lb|kg}}, which would make the rifle fire inaccurately. A skilled hacker could acquire [root access](/source/root_access) and [brick](/source/brick_(electronics)) the computer. ==References== {{Reflist|refs= {{cite news |url = https://www.wired.com/2015/07/hackers-can-disable-sniper-rifleor-change-target/ |title = Hackers Can Disable a Sniper Rifle—Or Change Its Target |work = [Wired magazine](/source/Wired_magazine) |author = Andy Greenberg |author-link = Andy Greenberg |date = 2017-07-29 |accessdate = 2018-07-27 |quote = The married hacker couple have developed a set of techniques that could allow an attacker to compromise the rifle via its Wi-Fi connection and exploit vulnerabilities in its software. |archive-date = 2018-07-20 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180720092404/https://www.wired.com/2015/07/hackers-can-disable-sniper-rifleor-change-target/ |url-status = live }} }} == External links == * [http://tracking-point.com/ TrackingPoint] website. * {{cite web|url=http://science.dodlive.mil/2014/02/09/military-science-inspires-better-rifle-control/|title=Military Science Inspires Better Rifle Control|date=February 9, 2014}} * {{cite web|url=https://discover.dtic.mil/results/?q=ARL-TR-2065|title=Sniper Weapon Fire Control Error Budget Analysis|author1=Raymond Von Wahlde|author2=Dennis Metz|date=August 1999|publication-date=September 9, 1999|publisher=[United States Army Research Laboratory](/source/United_States_Army_Research_Laboratory)}} Category:Companies based in Austin, Texas Category:Software companies based in Texas Category:Electronics companies established in 2011 Category:Optics manufacturing companies Category:Electronics companies of the United States Category:2011 establishments in Texas Category:American companies established in 2011 --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [TrackingPoint](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TrackingPoint) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TrackingPoint?action=history)). 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