Be My Eyes is revolutionizing the way people who are blind or have low vision navigate the world, offering them three powerful tools within a single, user-friendly app. Over half a million visually impaired individuals worldwide utilize this innovative application on their smartphones to gain instant visual assistance whenever they need it. With access to a community of over 7 million volunteers, an advanced AI image describer, and direct connections to dedicated company representatives, Be My Eyes is truly a comprehensive solution.
The app's volunteers, who speak 185 languages, are available around the clock, providing free assistance 24/7. This global network ensures that help is always just a tap away, no matter where you are in the world. The recently introduced 'Be My AI' feature further enhances the app's capabilities. This pioneering AI assistant, accessible to users who are blind or have low vision, can analyze images sent through the app and provide detailed, conversational AI-generated visual descriptions in 36 languages. Whether it's checking your appearance before a social event or translating text in various languages, Be My AI offers versatile assistance in numerous scenarios.
Additionally, the 'Specialized Help' section within the app connects users directly with official company representatives, ensuring accessible and efficient customer support for a variety of products and services. This feature underscores Be My Eyes' commitment to not only providing immediate assistance but also fostering a more inclusive and accessible world.
Be My Eyes is FREE, GLOBAL, and available 24/7. Here are some of its key features:
- Get assistance on your own terms: choose to call a volunteer, chat with Be My AI, or contact a company representative.
- Volunteers and Be My AI are available globally and around the clock.
- The service is always free of charge.
- Support available in 185 languages across 150+ countries.
Be My Eyes can assist with a wide range of tasks, including:
- Using home appliances.
- Reading product labels.
- Matching outfits and identifying clothes.
- Helping to read product expiration dates and cooking instructions.
- Reading digital displays or computer screens.
- Navigating TV or game menus.
- Operating vending machines or kiosks.
- Sorting music collections or other libraries.
- Sorting and dealing with paper mail.
Users around the world have shared their positive experiences with 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
Be My Eyes has received numerous accolades, including:
- Mentioned in the 2023 Time Magazine 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.
