Application Description

People who are blind or have low vision can now access three powerful tools in one with the Be My Eyes app, enhancing their independence and interaction with the world around them.

Globally, over half a million visually impaired individuals rely on the Be My Eyes app, available on smartphones, to receive real-time visual descriptions whenever needed. Users can connect with more than 7 million volunteers, utilize the latest AI image describer, or reach out to dedicated company representatives for product assistance, all within the same app.

Be My Eyes volunteers are available 24/7, free of charge, and speak 185 languages, ensuring support is accessible worldwide.

The innovative 'Be My AI' feature, integrated within the app, offers a pioneering AI assistant for blind and low vision users. By sending images through the app, users can receive conversational AI-generated visual descriptions and answers to questions about those images in 36 languages. Be My AI is versatile, assisting with tasks ranging from checking makeup before a night out to translating text in hundreds of languages.

Additionally, the 'Specialized Help' section connects users directly with official company representatives for accessible and efficient customer support, all within the Be My Eyes app.

FREE. GLOBAL. 24/7.

Be My Eyes Key Features:

• Choose your preferred method of assistance: call a volunteer, chat with Be My AI, or contact a company representative.
• Access to volunteers and Be My AI is available globally 24/7.
• Completely free of charge.
• Supports 185 languages in over 150 countries.

What can Be My Eyes help with?

• Operating home appliances.
• Reading product labels.
• Matching outfits and identifying clothes.
• Checking product expiration dates and cooking instructions.
• Reading digital displays or computer screens.
• Navigating TV or game menus.
• Using vending machines or kiosks.
• Organizing music collections or other libraries.
• Sorting and managing 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:

• Featured in the 2023 Time Magazine list of 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.

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