Google Coral is a platform designed to help developers create and deploy machine learning applications at the edge. It provides hardware components, such as the Coral Dev Board and Coral USB Accelerator, which are optimized for running AI models locally, reducing the need for cloud processing. The platform supports popular machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow Lite, making it easier to integrate AI capabilities into various projects. With its focus on low-latency and efficient processing, Google Coral is ideal for applications in areas like robotics, smart devices, and real-time data analysis.