People who are blind or have low vision now have a powerful ally in the Be My Eyes app, which offers three essential tools right on their smartphones. With over half a million users worldwide, Be My Eyes connects visually impaired individuals with a network of more than 7 million sighted volunteers ready to provide visual assistance whenever needed. Users can also utilize the app's AI image describer or reach out to dedicated company representatives for product-related support, all within one convenient platform.
Be My Eyes volunteers are available 24/7, offering free assistance in 185 languages across the globe. The app's latest feature, 'Be My AI', is an innovative AI assistant that provides detailed visual descriptions and answers to questions about images in 36 languages. Whether it's checking makeup before a night out or translating text from various languages, Be My AI offers versatile assistance powered by advanced artificial intelligence.
Additionally, the 'Specialized Help' section of the app connects users directly with company representatives for accessible and efficient customer support, enhancing the overall user experience.
Be My Eyes Key Features:
- Connect with volunteers, use Be My AI, or contact company representatives for assistance.
- Global availability of volunteers and Be My AI, 24/7.
- Completely free to use.
- Supports 185 languages in over 150 countries.
What can Be My Eyes help you with?
- Operating home appliances.
- Reading product labels and expiration dates.
- Coordinating outfits and identifying clothing.
- Following cooking instructions.
- Reading digital displays or computer screens.
- Navigating TV or game menus.
- Using vending machines or kiosks.
- Organizing music collections or other libraries.
- Managing paper mail.
What the World is Saying About Be My Eyes:
"It was just amazing that someone from the other side of the world could be in my kitchen and help me with something." - Julia, Be My Eyes user
"Having access to Be My AI has been like having an AI friend by my side all the time describing things to me, giving me unprecedented access to the visual world and helping me be more independent." - Roberto, Be My Eyes User
"The tie-up between Be My Eyes and Microsoft is fantastic! I don’t know what I would have done to fix my PC issues without their help. Well done!" - Gordon, Be My Eyes User
Selected Awards:
- Featured in Time Magazine's 2023 list of best inventions.
- 2020 Dubai Expo Global Innovator.
- 2018 Winner of the Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award at the NFB National Convention.
- 2018 Winner of AbilityNet Accessibility Award at the Tech4Good Awards.
- 2018 Google Play Awards for "Best Accessibility Experience".
- 2017 Winner of World Summit Awards - Inclusion and Empowerment.
