- Project Starline becomes Google Beam, and it will be only for companies
- AI converts the feeding of six cameras into a 3D video, while the AI translates from compatible languages
- We will see the first HP hardware to admit Google Beam at the Infocomm conference next month
After about four years of very few apparent developments, Google confirmed that its Starline project still continues in its annual developer conference, I/O, in 2025.
This time under the new name and oriented to the public of Beam, the concept revolves around realistic video calls that use advanced hardware, computer vision and automatic learning to create 3D videoconference experiences without necessary glasses or headphones.
Instead of collecting data from dozens of cameras (still uses six), Beam will use a volumetric video model of the last generation to convert the 2D video into a realistic 3D diet.
Google project star line becomes beam
In addition to six cameras, Google has confirmed that Beam will use a light field screen for true depth and a sensation of dimension. The AI merges the six video transmissions, tracking the movements of the head and making the video call to 60 fps. Beam can also support natural visual contact and recognition of subtle expression to make hyper realistic video calls.
Being a flagship videoconference tool, it should not surprise that this 3D holographic platform obtains the same real -time speech translation, with the system capable of maintaining voice, tone and facial expressions for natural multilingual communication.
However, there is a great capture, and it is not the price (which is not confirmed). It is that general consumers will not be able to experience technology unless they work for one of Google business clients. It will be launched to select customers at the end of this year, with the first HP hardware devices that are exhibited in Infocomm next month.
For the context, the Ghost de Logitech project, a similar system based on Pod that aims to curb zoom fatigue with a slightly less advanced 2D system, costs about $ 15,000- $ 20,000 per stand.
Google confirmed that Deloitte, Salesforce, Citadel, Nec, Hackensack Meridian Health, Duolingo and Recruit have already registered their interest in Beam. The general manager of Google Beam, Andrew Nartker, added: “We are working with leading industry partners such as Zoom and HP to take Google Beam to companies.”
