Google has officially evolved its experimental Project Starline into Google Beam, a groundbreaking AI-first 3D video communication platform designed to revolutionize remote collaboration.
Announced at Google I/O 2025, Beam represents the culmination of years of research aimed at making remote conversations feel remarkably like being in the same room. The platform utilizes a sophisticated AI volumetric video model that transforms standard 2D video streams into realistic 3D experiences, allowing participants to make eye contact and read subtle facial cues as if physically present together.
"The Google Beam platform will use AI to enable a new generation of devices that help people make meaningful connections, no matter where they are," said Google in its announcement. The technology requires no specialized glasses or headsets, instead employing a six-camera array and a custom light field display to create its immersive experience.
Google is partnering with HP to manufacture and bring the first Google Beam devices to market. These devices will be showcased at InfoComm, which runs from June 7-13, 2025, with availability planned for select enterprise customers later this year. Google is also collaborating with Zoom and channel partners like Diversified and AVI-SPL to ensure Beam integrates seamlessly with existing enterprise communication ecosystems.
Several major organizations have already signed on as early adopters, including Deloitte, Salesforce, Citadel, NEC, Hackensack Meridian Health, Duolingo, and Recruit. While pricing hasn't been announced, industry analysts predict premium pricing for the advanced technology.
In addition to the 3D communication capabilities, Google has introduced speech translation for Google Meet, available now. This feature delivers near real-time translated conversations while preserving the speaker's voice, tone, and expressions, initially supporting English and Spanish with more languages coming soon. This technology represents a significant step toward Google's vision of enabling seamless global communication across language barriers.