Be My Eyes is revolutionizing the way individuals who are blind or have low vision navigate the world, offering them an array of powerful tools in one seamless app. With over half a million users worldwide, Be My Eyes connects blind individuals with more than 7 million volunteers, ready to provide visual assistance through their smartphones whenever needed. The app's versatility extends beyond human volunteers, incorporating an innovative AI image describer, known as 'Be My AI', and a 'Specialized Help' feature for direct, accessible customer support from company representatives.
Be My Eyes ensures that users can access help in their preferred language, supporting 185 languages and serving users in over 150 countries. The service is available 24/7 and completely free, making it a global lifeline for those in need of visual assistance. The 'Be My AI' feature, integrated within the app, allows users to upload images and receive detailed, conversational AI-generated visual descriptions in 36 languages, enhancing independence and accessibility in everyday tasks.
The 'Specialized Help' section further extends the app's utility by connecting users directly with company representatives, offering efficient and accessible customer support. Whether it's navigating home appliances, reading labels, matching outfits, or dealing with mail, Be My Eyes is there to assist with a variety of daily tasks.
The impact of Be My Eyes on its users' lives is profound, as evidenced by testimonials from users like Julia, who appreciates the global reach of the app, and Roberto, who values the constant companionship and independence provided by Be My AI. Gordon's experience with Be My Eyes and Microsoft's collaboration highlights the app's practical applications in solving technical issues.
Be My Eyes has received widespread acclaim and numerous awards, including being mentioned in Time Magazine's 2023 best inventions, winning the 2020 Dubai Expo Global Innovator, and receiving accolades at the 2018 NFB National Convention, Tech4Good Awards, Google Play Awards, and the World Summit Awards. These recognitions underscore the app's significant contribution to 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.
