This AI moves a REAL Kayak on a map

Published on 26 Jun 2025, 23:00

Explore the inner workings of a Google Cloud and Gemini-powered destination planner! This video provides a behind-the-scenes look at our architecture, which leverages Cloud Run, PubSub, and more. See how we connected software and hardware, using an Arduino controller and Fidgets to create a physical demo. Plus, learn from our experience as we discuss potential improvements and the exciting possibilities of future Gemini integrations. Perfect for developers interested in serverless architecture, event-driven systems, and creative Google Cloud applications.

Resources:
Trip planning with Gemini → goo.gle/3TKDf4m
Kayak to AI Repo → goo.gle/4k9rDCE


Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction: weal-world cloud project
0:44 - The destination planner: A map of possibilities
1:06 - Physical demo: bridging the cloud and reality
3:04 - Code & architecture: A three-tier web app powered by Gemini
3:30 - Event-driven magic: PubSub & Raspberry Pi
4:15 - Integrating fidgets: adding light & control
4:36 - Lessons learned: what we'd do differently
5:16 - Future vision: Gemini and AI integrations
5:54 - The code & community: stay connected
6:11 - Outro

Resources:
Watch more Real Terms for AI → goo.gle/AIwordsExplained
Subscribe to Google Cloud Tech → goo.gle/GoogleCloudTech

Speaker: Aja Hammerly, Jason Davenport
Products Mentioned: AI Infrastructure, Cloud Run, Gemini