
Application Description
Be My Eyes is revolutionizing the way individuals who are blind or have low vision navigate the world, offering them three powerful tools in one innovative app. With over half a million visually impaired users worldwide, Be My Eyes connects them with more than 7 million sighted volunteers, provides an AI-powered image describer, and offers direct access to company representatives for product support—all through a single smartphone application.
The app boasts an impressive global reach, available in 185 languages and accessible 24/7 at no cost. This ensures that users can get the visual assistance they need, whenever they need it, from anywhere in the world. The 'Be My AI' feature is a groundbreaking addition, allowing users to send images to receive detailed, conversational AI-generated visual descriptions in 36 languages. This tool is incredibly versatile, assisting with everything from checking makeup to translating text across hundreds of languages.
Moreover, the 'Specialized Help' section of the app connects users directly with company representatives for efficient and accessible customer support, enhancing their experience with various products and services.
Be My Eyes is designed to help with a wide range of daily tasks, from using home appliances and reading product labels to matching outfits, navigating menus, and sorting mail. The impact of this app is profound, as evidenced by testimonials from users like Julia, who was amazed by the global reach of assistance, and Roberto, who feels more independent thanks to Be My AI. Gordon also praised the collaboration between Be My Eyes and Microsoft, which helped him resolve PC issues.
The app's excellence has not gone unnoticed, earning mentions in Time Magazine's best inventions of 2023, the 2020 Dubai Expo Global Innovator award, and several accolades in 2018, including the Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award, the AbilityNet Accessibility Award, and the Google Play Awards for "Best Accessibility Experience." It also won the World Summit Award for Inclusion and Empowerment in 2017.
Be My Eyes is truly a game-changer, offering a free, global, and round-the-clock service that empowers users to live more independently and confidently.
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