Project Starline is a topic that has captured the attention of millions of people over the years. Its impact on society has been significant and has generated constant debate in different areas. Since its inception, Project Starline has aroused the interest of researchers, academics, enthusiasts and the general public, who have sought to understand its implications and influence on various aspects of daily life. In this article we will explore different perspectives on Project Starline and analyze its evolution over time, as well as its relevance in a contemporary context.
Experimental video conferencing method by Google
Project Starline is an experimental video communication method currently in development by Google that allows the user to see a 3D model of the person they are communicating with. Google announced the product at its 2021 I/O developer conference, saying that it will allow users to "talk naturally, gesture and make eye contact" by utilizing machine learning, spatial audio, computer vision and real-time compression to create the 3D effect without the user wearing typical virtual reality goggles. The goal is to make the user feel as if they are in the same room with the other user.
Development
Project Starline had been in development for more than five years prior to the official announcement on May 18, 2021. The technology is currently only available in a small number of Google's offices, but the company plans to begin collaborating with certain partners in the next year, particularly partners in the healthcare and media industries.[better source needed]
In November 2021, the project was reorganized under a new division called Google Labs (unrelated to the defunct service of the same name) along with Area 120 and Google's AR and VR efforts. Google will begin testing the technology with corporations such as Salesforce and T-Mobile beginning in late 2022.
Implementation
The current implementation of Project Starline is a booth that the user sits in, facing a 65 in (170 cm) "light field display," surrounded by depth sensors, cameras, and lights.Light field technology is a photography technique that captures the direction of light as well as its intensity and color to enable more effective 3D imaging. The user can then view another user on the display in 3D and vice versa. Google says it plans to "make this technology more affordable and accessible."
Reception
Jay Peters of The Verge was impressed by a demo of Project Starline, comparing it to "real life science fiction".