The system uses Google Beam’s AI video model, which relies on six cameras, a spatial audio setup, and adaptive lighting to turn regular video calls into 3D meetings. The 65-in. display shows people in life-like size, color, and depth, tracking head movements and running at 60 frames per second. This lets users make that all-important eye contact and also see small cues from subtle facial expressions, making meetings feel more real. Users have described the effect as so real it feels like you could reach out and grab an object shown on the screen.
Google is also working on speech translation for Beam, which will let people talk in different languages and still understand each other in real-time, keeping their voice and tone. Beyond that, it’s also working with partners like Diversified and AVI-SPL to bring Beam to more companies. Big names like Deloitte, Salesforce, Citadel, NEC, Hackensack Meridian Health, Duolingo, and Recruit plan to use the technology.
But wait, you say. $25,000? Are you nuts?
This story originally appeared on Computerworld
