
Project Astra
Google DeepMind's research prototype for a universal, multimodal AI assistant.
Data verified Aug 29, 2026
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About Project Astra
Project Astra is a research prototype from Google DeepMind exploring the capabilities needed for a universal AI assistant that can understand and respond to the world in real time. Built on Gemini models, it processes text, voice, images, and live video to answer questions and complete tasks, drawing on Google apps like Search, Maps, and Lens. It is currently available only to selected testers on Android phones and prototype glasses, and its features are being folded into products such as Gemini Live.
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- Research prototype currently available only to a limited number of trusted testers




