Google is expanding its Google Beam platform with a new experimental feature for group meetings. The update targets collaborative environments by enhancing how participants appear and interact during calls.
New experimental feature enhances group meetings with AI cameras and spatial audio.
The feature relies on specialized hardware to function effectively. It works with an HP Dimension display that includes seven AI cameras. These cameras capture user expressions and gestures in real time. A 12-mic beamforming array supports the audio input for the system.
Google Beam pairs each participant video feed with spatial audio. This creates a more immersive sound environment during meetings. The platform also renders participants joining from non-Beam devices at their true-to-life size. This approach aims to maintain consistent visual scaling across all users regardless of their equipment.
Google research claims the update facilitates a 50% stronger sense of social connection. Users report a 21% increase in their ability to contribute to conversations when using this setup. The company positions the feature as a way to improve remote collaboration through better presence and audio cues.
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