Be My Eyes revolutionizes the way individuals who are blind or have low vision interact with the world, offering a suite of tools within a single, user-friendly app. With over half a million blind users worldwide, Be My Eyes connects them to a community of over 7 million sighted volunteers, available 24/7, speaking 185 languages. This global network ensures that assistance is just a tap away, anytime, anywhere.
The app's innovative features include 'Be My AI,' an advanced AI assistant that provides visual descriptions and answers questions about images in 36 languages. Whether you need help checking your makeup for a night out or translating text from hundreds of languages, Be My AI is there to assist, enhancing your independence and interaction with the visual world.
Additionally, the 'Specialized Help' feature connects users directly with company representatives for efficient and accessible customer support, making it easier to resolve product-related queries.
Be My Eyes is completely free, ensuring that everyone can benefit from its services without any financial barriers. The app's versatility is evident in its ability to assist with a wide range of tasks, from using home appliances and reading product labels to navigating digital interfaces and sorting mail.
Users worldwide have praised Be My Eyes for its transformative impact on their lives. Julia, a user, shared, "It was just amazing that someone from the other side of the world could be in my kitchen and help me with something." Roberto, another user, highlighted the benefits of Be My AI, saying, "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." Gordon appreciated the collaboration with Microsoft, stating, "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!"
Be My Eyes has received numerous accolades, including being mentioned in Time Magazine's 2023 best inventions list, winning the 2020 Dubai Expo Global Innovator award, and receiving the 2018 Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award at the NFB National Convention. It also won the 2018 AbilityNet Accessibility Award at the Tech4Good Awards, the 2018 Google Play Awards for "Best Accessibility Experience," and the 2017 World Summit Awards for Inclusion and Empowerment.
With its comprehensive features and global reach, Be My Eyes stands as a testament to the power of technology in fostering inclusivity and empowerment for the visually impaired community.
