Google Beam: 3D Video Communication Platform

Formerly known as Project Starline, Google Beam is a platform for creating meaningful connections.

A few years ago, we introduced Project Starline, a research project designed to redefine video communication. It enabled remote conversations that felt like being in the same room, without specialized glasses or headsets. Project Starline is now evolving into Google Beam, a 3D video communication platform.

The Google Beam platform will use AI to enable a new generation of devices that help people make meaningful connections, no matter their location. Our AI volumetric video model makes these calls appear fully 3D from any perspective, transforming 2D video streams into realistic 3D experiences, allowing you to connect in a more natural way.

Google Beam is built on Google Cloud, combined with our expertise in AI. This allows Google Beam to deliver enterprise-grade reliability, compatibility with your existing workflow and true-to-life 3D video communication. The combination of our AI video model and our light field display creates a sense of dimensionality and depth. This allows you to make eye contact, read subtle cues and build understanding and trust as if you were face-to-face.

Be there from anywhere with Google Beam. Be there from anywhere with Google Beam. Be there from anywhere with Google Beam.

Speech Translation

As part of our mission to help people communicate, we’re exploring speech translation with Google Beam. This feature, coming to Google Meet, lets you have authentic, near real-time translated conversations while maintaining voice, tone and expressions. These translated conversations feel like they're happening between people who are physically present, so they can communicate seamlessly despite distance and language barriers. It's the first step in a broader vision to perfectly see and understand anyone around the world.

Partnerships

We’re working with industry leading partners like Zoom and HP to bring Google Beam to enterprises. In a few weeks, you’ll see the first Google Beam devices from HP at InfoComm, and we’ll bring them to select customers later this year. We’re also working with key channel partners such as Diversified and AVI-SPL to bring Google Beam to businesses and organizations worldwide.

The response to Google Beam has been inspiring, and a range of companies are ready to bring it to their teams, including organizations like Deloitte, Salesforce, Citadel, NEC, Hackensack Meridian Health, Duolingo and Recruit.

Learn more at beam.google.