I got fully bored when reading this article.
So, if you got as bored as me… well, here, some key points for you:
Project Starline:
- Not VR: It’s a conferencing table with a 3D Lightwave projection.
- Realistic Presence: Feels like the other person is physically present.
- 3D Projection: Uses six high-resolution cameras to create a convincing 3D avatar.
- Potential Impact: Could revolutionize remote work and virtual communication.
Project Astra:
- AI Capabilities: Built on Gemini, it can see and talk about the real world.
- Memory: AI can remember and recall objects and their locations.
- Demo Modes:
- Storytelling: Creates stories about objects.
- Alliteration: Uses same-letter or sound storytelling.
- Pictionary: AI guesses drawings.
- Free Form: Flexible interaction and memory recall.
- Practical Use: Finds objects like glasses or keys using spatial memory.
AR Glasses:
- Prototype Demo: AR glasses with multimodal Astra AI.
- Potential: Enhances daily life and work with advanced memory and interaction.
Technological Advancements:
- Light-field Technology: Real-time 3D rendering without traditional GPUs.
- Realistic Interaction: High-fives through the display feel tangible.
Future Implications:
- Work-from-Home: Enhances remote work with realistic virtual presence.
- Personal Use: Improves interactions with distant friends and family.
- Overall Vision: Blends physical and digital worlds, moving towards a more integrated AR experience.