Meet ‘Be My Eyes,’ An App That Lets You Help Blind People Understand What They’re Looking At | Business Insider India

 

By establishing a video stream between the two, people with a few spare minutes can inspect what the blind person is looking at and describe it to them while answering any questions.

Be My Eyes is a great example of how technology can make it easier for people to help each other out. The app is designed to encourage people to volunteer without guilting people into action.

“If you’re in the middle of something, don’t worry, someone else will step in,” the app’s video says, describing how Be My Eyes pings the entire network and connects to the next available volunteer if you’re busy. If you know more than one language, you can add that to your profile too.

 

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