Overview
- Google confirmed it will place Beam systems at USO centers in the United States and overseas next year as a pilot program.
- The platform, evolved from Project Starline, uses an AI video model and a 65-inch 8K light‑field display with multiple cameras to create a face‑to‑face feel.
- HP’s Dimension unit is the current Beam hardware, with reported pricing around $25,000 per system and typical use requiring two units.
- USO CEO Mike Linnington called the technology a “godsend” for deployed service members, and Google’s Andrew Nartker highlighted its value for everyday family moments and milestones.
- Google has not specified which USO locations will receive units or how many will be deployed, with further details expected in 2026.