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Google Beam Is Being Deployed At 20 USO Locations
Engadget • • technology
Key Points:
- Google is deploying its Beam 3D video conferencing technology at 20 United Service Organizations (USO) locations worldwide, enabling active military members to communicate with family in lifelike 3D holograms.
- The rollout follows a successful pilot program connecting a Beam system in Fort Bliss, Texas, with another in Poland, showcasing the technology's effectiveness for remote communication.
- Beam, formerly known as Project Starline, uses six cameras, AI-assisted video models, specialized lighting, head tracking, and spatial audio to create real-time, life-sized 3D holographic projections.
- Early user experiences highlight the technology's realistic feel, including natural eye contact and convincing 3D effects, enhancing the sense of presence during conversations.
- It remains unclear if the USO deployment signals a wider commercial rollout of Beam technology in the near future.
