Description
🖼️ Tool Name:
Be My Eyes
🔖 Tool Category:
AI-assisted crowd‑sourced visual aid – a social-accessibility platform connecting blind or low‑vision users with volunteers and AI.
✏️ What does this tool offer?
• Live video calls from visually impaired users to sighted volunteers around the world
• AI-driven image description via “Be My AI” for instant help without needing volunteers
• Specialized help channels connecting to company representatives for product support
• Cross-platform support: iOS, Android, Windows, and even smart glasses (Ray-Ban Meta)
⭐ What does the tool actually deliver based on user experience?
• Free, on-demand, anonymous assistance: volunteers only hear voice and see what’s shown on camera .
• Vast global reach: ~8 million volunteers and ~750,000 blind/low-vision users in 150+ countries and 180+ languages .
• Quick connection—often within seconds; users praise its simplicity and positive impact .
• AI feature (“Be My AI”) builds on GPT‑4 to describe scenes, read labels, identify objects, and translate text in 36. languages .
🤖 Does it include automation?
Yes — the “Be My AI” component is fully automated:.
• Users can upload images for immediate AI-generated descriptions.
• AI handles translation, object recognition, text reading and contextual understanding .
💰 Pricing Model:
Completely free for users (both visually impaired people and volunteers).
• Supported by partnerships with companies like Microsoft, Hilton, and Procter & Gamble .
• No paid tier for users—revenue comes from enterprise and corporate collaborations .
🆓 Free Plan Details:
• Unlimited, 24/7 calls with volunteers
• AI assistance free for users
• Free specialized support via service directory within app .
🧭 Access Method:
• Downloadable from App Store (iOS), Google Play (Android), Windows platform, or via smart glasses
• Sign up required, but no fees or usage limits
🔗 Experience Link:
• Official website: https://www.bemyeyes.com
• iOS App: App Store listing
• Android App: Google Play listing