Be My Eyes

People who are blind or have low vision now have access to three powerful tools through the innovative Be My Eyes app, available on their smartphones. This app has transformed the lives of over half a million visually impaired users worldwide by connecting them with more than 7 million volunteers, utilizing the latest AI image describer, and providing direct access to dedicated company representatives for product support—all within one seamless application.

Be My Eyes offers global connectivity with volunteers who speak 185 languages and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, completely free of charge. The app's newest feature, 'Be My AI', is a groundbreaking AI assistant that provides conversational AI-generated visual descriptions for a variety of tasks in 36 languages. This feature enables users to send images through the app, receiving detailed answers and descriptions for everything from checking makeup to translating text across hundreds of languages.

In addition, the 'Specialized Help' section of the app connects users directly with official company representatives, ensuring accessible and efficient customer support. This comprehensive service is available globally, free of charge, and around the clock.

Be My Eyes Key Features:

• Choose your preferred method of assistance: call a volunteer, use Be My AI, or contact a company representative.
• Global availability of volunteers and Be My AI, 24/7.
• Completely free to use.
• Supports 185 languages in over 150 countries.

What can Be My Eyes help you with?

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