Be My Eyes

Be My Eyes is a free mobile application that connects blind, low-vision, and visually-impaired users with sighted volunteers and professional support for immediate visual assistance via live video chat. It also offers a new feature called “Virtual Volunteer” powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4, and provides business solutions for corporate volunteering and video support.

Key Features:

1. Live Video Chat: Real-time communication between visually-impaired users and sighted volunteers.
2. Immediate Visual Assistance: Assistance with tasks such as reading, identifying objects, and navigating environments.
3. Virtual Volunteer (AI-Powered): AI analysis of images for identification, interpretation, and visual assistance.
4. User-Friendly Interface: Easy-to-use app for seamless communication and assistance.
5. Corporate Volunteering: Opportunities for businesses to engage in virtual volunteering and support accessibility initiatives.
6. GoFundMe Campaign: Fundraising to provide free wearable devices with hands-free video cameras to low-vision students.

Use Cases:

• Visually-impaired individuals seeking real-time assistance with daily tasks.
• Sight-impaired individuals looking to enhance their independence and mobility.
• Volunteers interested in making a positive impact and helping others.
• Companies aiming to promote inclusivity and accessibility through corporate volunteering initiatives.
• Low-vision students in need of hands-free video cameras for educational support.

Be My Eyes is a transformative tool that bridges the gap between visually-impaired individuals and sighted volunteers, fostering a supportive community and empowering users to lead more independent lives.