Google Beam: AI-first 3D video communication platform

May 20, 2025

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Andrew Nartker

General Manager, Google Beam

A few years ago, we introduced Project Starline, a research project with the ambitious goal of redefining video communication. Project Starline enabled remote conversations that felt remarkably like being in the same room, all without the need for specialized glasses or headsets.

Today, we're announcing that Project Starline is evolving into a new 3D video communication platform: Google Beam.

AI is creating meaningful connections

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.

Our state-of-the-art AI volumetric video model is what makes these calls appear fully 3D from any perspective. It transforms standard 2D video streams into realistic 3D experiences, allowing you to connect in a more natural and intuitive way.

Google Beam is built on the power and scale of 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 profound sense of dimensionality and depth. This is what allows you to make eye contact, read subtle cues and build understanding and trust as if you were face-to-face.

New technology is breaking down language barriers

As part of our mission to help people communicate no matter where they are, we’re also exploring speech translation with Google Beam. This feature, coming today to Google Meet ¹ , lets you have authentic, near real-time translated conversations while maintaining voice, tone and expressions.

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These nuanced, translated conversations feel like they're happening between people who are physically present, so they can communicate seamlessly despite the distance and language barriers. It's the first step in a broader vision to perfectly see and understand anyone around the world.

Google Beam is coming to the workplace

We’re working with industry leading partners like Zoom and HP to bring Google Beam to enterprises. In just a few weeks, you’ll see the first Google Beam devices from HP at InfoComm and we’ll bring them to select customers starting 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.

Learn more at beam.google.

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