Be My Eyes

Empowering the visually impaired, Be My Eyes offers a suite of innovative tools to enhance daily life. This app, available on smartphones, has transformed the lives of over half a million blind and low-vision users worldwide by providing instant visual assistance through a network of more than 7 million volunteers. Not only can users connect with volunteers, but they can also utilize the cutting-edge 'Be My AI' feature for AI-generated image descriptions and the 'Specialized Help' section for direct access to company customer support. All these features are accessible 24/7, completely free of charge, and available in 185 languages across 150+ countries.

With Be My Eyes, users can seek assistance for a variety of tasks, such as:

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

The 'Be My AI' feature, a groundbreaking addition to the app, enables users to send images for AI-driven visual descriptions and answers in 36 languages, aiding with tasks from checking makeup to translating text from numerous languages. Additionally, the 'Specialized Help' section connects users directly with company representatives for efficient and accessible customer support.

Users have shared their positive experiences with Be My Eyes, highlighting the app's global reach and the profound impact it has on their independence and daily activities. The app's innovative approach has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including:

• 2023 Time Magazine's Best Inventions
• 2020 Dubai Expo Global Innovator
• 2018 Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award at the NFB National Convention
• 2018 AbilityNet Accessibility Award at the Tech4Good Awards
• 2018 Google Play Awards for "Best Accessibility Experience"
• 2017 World Summit Awards for Inclusion and Empowerment

Be My Eyes continues to break barriers, offering a free, global, and round-the-clock service that significantly enhances the lives of its users.