Be My Eyes is revolutionizing the way individuals who are blind or have low vision engage with the world around them, offering a comprehensive suite of tools designed to enhance their daily lives. This innovative app, accessible through smartphones, connects users with a global network of over 7 million sighted volunteers ready to provide visual assistance whenever needed. Additionally, users can benefit from the cutting-edge 'Be My AI' feature, which offers AI-generated visual descriptions in 36 languages, and the 'Specialized Help' section, which links users directly to company representatives for tailored customer support.
Be My Eyes is available 24/7, free of charge, and supports 185 languages across 150+ countries, ensuring that assistance is always at your fingertips, no matter where you are. Whether you need help with everyday tasks like using home appliances, reading product labels, or more specialized needs such as navigating digital interfaces or sorting mail, Be My Eyes is here to assist.
Users have expressed their gratitude and amazement at the app's capabilities. Julia, a user, shared how someone from the other side of the world helped her in her kitchen, while Roberto praised the AI feature for enhancing his independence. Gordon also commended the collaboration between Be My Eyes and Microsoft for resolving his PC issues effectively.
The app's impact has been recognized globally, earning accolades such as a mention in the 2023 Time Magazine best inventions list, the 2020 Dubai Expo Global Innovator award, and several prestigious awards in 2018, including the Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award, the AbilityNet Accessibility Award, and the Google Play Awards for "Best Accessibility Experience." Additionally, Be My Eyes won the World Summit Awards in 2017 for Inclusion and Empowerment.
Be My Eyes Key Features:
- Get assistance on your own terms: call a volunteer, chat with Be My AI, or contact a company representative.
- Volunteers and Be My AI available globally 24/7.
- Always free of charge.
- 185 languages worldwide in 150+ countries.
What can Be My Eyes help you with?
- 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.
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:
- 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.
