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Project Astra

Google DeepMind research prototype for a multimodal assistant that understands context and takes actions.

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Overview

Project Astra is a Google DeepMind research prototype exploring a universal AI assistant. It combines audio, video, screen context, and conversation with capabilities for tool use, personalization, memory, and assistance across devices. The project explores actions through tools such as Search, Gmail, Calendar, Maps, and interface control, and its capabilities are being brought to Gemini experiences and new form factors.

Key features

  • Live audio and video understanding
  • Natural conversational interaction
  • Screen sharing and context awareness
  • Tool use and interface control
  • Multimodal memory
  • Cross-device assistance
  • Prototype glasses support

Use cases

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Last updated 2026-09-16