DownloadBe My Eyes revolutionizes the way individuals who are blind or have low vision navigate the world, offering them three powerful tools within a single, user-friendly app. With over half a million visually impaired users worldwide, Be My Eyes connects them to a vast network of more than 7 million sighted volunteers ready to provide visual assistance. Additionally, users can leverage the cutting-edge AI image describer, 'Be My AI', or reach out to dedicated company representatives for product-specific support, all seamlessly integrated into the Be My Eyes app.
The Be My Eyes app breaks language barriers by offering support in 185 languages across 150+ countries, ensuring that help is available 24/7 at no cost. The 'Be My AI' feature, a pioneering AI assistant, enables users to send images through the app and receive AI-generated visual descriptions in 36 languages. This innovative tool supports a wide range of tasks, from checking makeup before a night out to translating text from hundreds of languages, empowering users with greater independence.
For those needing specialized assistance, the 'Specialized Help' section connects users directly with company representatives for efficient and accessible customer support. Whether it's navigating home appliances, reading product labels, matching outfits, or sorting mail, Be My Eyes is designed to assist with various daily tasks, enhancing the lives of its users.
Testimonials from users like Julia, Roberto, and Gordon highlight the app's impact, from immediate help in personal spaces to enhancing independence and solving technical issues with the support of Microsoft. The acclaim for Be My Eyes is evident in its numerous awards, including mentions in Time Magazine's best inventions of 2023, the 2020 Dubai Expo Global Innovator, and various accessibility and innovation awards from 2017 to 2018.
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.
