What is Be My Eyes?
Be My Eyes is an innovative accessibility platform that bridges the gap between blind and low-vision individuals and sighted assistance through live video technology and artificial intelligence. The platform operates globally, offering support in over 180 languages across more than 150 countries.
The service combines human volunteers with AI-powered solutions, including Be My AI™, to provide round-the-clock visual assistance. The platform has expanded to include corporate partnerships, accessible customer service solutions, and integration with smart devices like Ray-Ban Meta Glasses, making visual information more accessible than ever.
Features
- Live Video Support: Connect with volunteers through real-time video calls
- AI Visual Assistance: AI-powered visual recognition and description
- Multi-Platform Access: Available on smartphones, tablets, Windows, and smartglasses
- Global Network: Support in 180+ languages across 150+ countries
- Professional Services: Access to corporate partner support through Service Directory
- Anonymous Support: 100% anonymous user-volunteer interactions
- 24/7 Availability: Round-the-clock assistance
- Corporate Solutions: Accessible customer service integration for businesses
Use Cases
- Visual assistance for daily tasks
- Reading text and documents
- Product identification and navigation
- Corporate accessibility compliance
- Educational support for visually impaired students
- Accessible customer service
- Smart device visual assistance
FAQs
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How many volunteers and users are on the platform?
Be My Eyes has over 6,000,000 volunteers and 400,000+ blind and low-vision users worldwide. -
What devices can I use Be My Eyes on?
Be My Eyes is available on smartphones, tablets, Windows computers, and Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. -
Is Be My Eyes available in my language?
Be My Eyes supports over 180 languages across more than 150 countries. -
How does Be My AI work?
Be My AI is an AI-powered visual assistance feature that can automatically describe images and provide visual information without requiring volunteer assistance.
