
Application Description
Be My Eyes revolutionizes the way people who are blind or have low vision navigate their world by offering three powerful tools in one convenient app. Over half a million visually impaired users worldwide leverage this innovative solution, connecting with a community of more than 7 million volunteers, utilizing an AI-powered image describer, and accessing dedicated customer support from company representatives, all within the Be My Eyes app.
With Be My Eyes, users can connect with volunteers who speak 185 languages, available 24/7, absolutely free. This global network ensures that help is always just a tap away, no matter where you are or what time it is.
The app's latest feature, 'Be My AI', is a groundbreaking AI assistant that offers visually impaired users detailed descriptions and answers about images sent through the app. Available in 36 languages, Be My AI uses advanced artificial intelligence to assist in a multitude of scenarios, from verifying makeup application to translating text across hundreds of languages, enhancing user independence and interaction with the visual world.
Additionally, the 'Specialized Help' feature within Be My Eyes allows users to connect directly with company representatives for efficient and accessible customer support, making everyday tasks smoother and more manageable.
Be My Eyes is not only free and available globally around the clock but also offers versatile assistance for a wide range of tasks, including:
- Using home appliances
- Reading product labels
- Matching outfits and identifying clothes
- Reading 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
- Handling paper mail
Users from around the world have shared their positive experiences with Be My Eyes, highlighting its impact on their daily lives and independence. Here are a few testimonials:
"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
Be My Eyes has also received numerous accolades, including being mentioned in the 2023 Time Magazine list of best inventions, winning the 2020 Dubai Expo Global Innovator award, and receiving the 2018 Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award at the NFB National Convention, among others. These awards underscore the app's significant impact on accessibility and empowerment for the visually impaired community.
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