Google's New 3D Video Call Platform Make Remote Meetings Feel More Real

Remember those sci-fi movies where people held holographic meetings?

Google just unveiled something not too dissimilar from that: a video communication platform that make remote conversations feel as though you're in the same room.

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Like A Face-To-Face Call

Google describes Beam as an "AI-first" video communication platform aiming for "true-to-life human connection".

Project Starline, introduced in 2021, showcased a "light field display" designed to render individuals in 3D without special eyewear. The core idea is to move beyond the flat, 2D experience of traditional video calls.

By accurately capturing nuances like facial expressions, direct eye contact, and subtle body language, Google Beam seeks to make virtual conversations feel more engaging. This means users should be able to pick up on those non-verbal cues that often get lost in standard video.

"This is what allows you to make eye contact, read subtle cues and build understanding and trust as if you were face-to-face," according to Google.

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Cameras In Multiple Angles

The system uses six cameras to capture the speaker from various perspectives simultaneously. Google's AI then works its wonders, merging these multiple video streams in real-time to generate a complete 3D reconstruction.

On the receiving end, compatible devices use a custom light field display. This special display presents a lifelike, three-dimensional representation of the caller, effectively creating the illusion that the person is sitting directly across from you, rather than appearing on a flat screen.

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Instant Translations During Calls

Beyond this, Google has also announced that some of Beam's powerful capabilities, specifically real-time speech translation, are making their way to Google Meet.

This feature gives you quick translations that sound natural, keeping the original speaker's tone and feelings, making conversations across languages much smoother. This real-time translation is currently available in beta for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, with initial language support for English and Spanish.

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News sources: Google Blog

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