Google Beam 3D Meeting Booths Expand to 20 USO Locations for Military Families

Google Beam Expansion

Google announced the expansion of its Beam 3D meeting booths to 20 United Service Organizations (USO) locations worldwide. This move provides military families with access to the 3D video conferencing technology, facilitating communication with deployed service members.

Previous Availability

Originally known as Project Starline, Google Beam has seen phased expansions. It was initially available at a corporate level and later became accessible in co-working spaces through a partnership with HP, making the technology available to a broader user base.

Military Family Focus

The current expansion specifically targets military families, building on a pilot program that was previously established for military members and their families in Poland and Texas. The goal is to bridge geographical distances with true-to-life, 3D video communication.

New locations for the expansion include Grafenwöehr, Germany, and Fort Hood, Texas, adding to the existing pilot sites.

Docuseries Collaboration

Google collaborated with filmmaker and veteran Kyle Hausmann-Stokes to produce a docuseries. This series highlights how Google Beam is being utilized by military families, following four families in Fort Bliss, Texas, as they use the 3D video booths for communication.