In a new demo, Google showed how an updated version of Project Astra in the Gemini app could help a user fix their mountain bike. Gemini was able to parse through a user manual, search the web, and call a bike shop all at the same time through low latency voice interactions.

Google announced that its Project Astra, which it unveiled last year, will have additional features and will drive new experiences in Gemini

Next is Project Mariner, which develops agentic capabilities in Gemini. It was launched in December 2024, and Google has been exploring various research prototypes of human-agent systems. The company also previewed a browser-focused AI agent that can make reservations at a restaurant and book appointments.

Google is laying out its vision for Project Astra to one day power a version of Gemini that can act as a "universal AI assistant."