Audio-first assistive app
Vision Assistant
A camera and voice assistant that helps visually impaired and low vision users hear scene descriptions, object guidance, visible text, and help instructions.
Designed around spoken guidance, large controls, and practical everyday moments.
What it does
Built for practical awareness
Vision Assistant focuses on short, useful descriptions that are easy to act on.
Uses the camera to describe what is visible and speaks the result aloud.
Helps identify nearby objects and can describe direction in simple terms.
Reads visible text from the camera view for labels, signs, and printed information.
Supports hands-free interaction, including a spoken help command for instructions.
Uses large, clear actions and audio-first feedback for easier use.
Supports awareness without replacing mobility tools, professional assistance, or personal judgment.
How it works
Simple enough to use in the moment
The app starts with spoken instructions and asks for camera, microphone, and speech permissions.
Hold the phone toward the space, object, or text you want described.
Say "help," "describe," "read text," or use the large on-screen controls.
Vision Assistant responds with spoken feedback designed to be short and clear.
Useful moments
Designed for everyday questions
The app is most helpful when the user wants a quick description, a readout, or a little more context.
At home
Identify objects on a counter, read packaging, or understand what is in front of the camera.
Out and about
Get a quick scene description or read visible signs when lighting and network conditions allow.
Learning the app
Say "help" at any time to hear instructions again without needing to find a small button.
Vision Assistant is built around a simple principle: the app should explain itself out loud, keep controls easy to find, and give useful information without overwhelming the person using it.
More info
Made to be usable without reading the screen
Vision Assistant starts with spoken guidance and lets users ask for help by voice. It focuses on direct responses so the user can quickly understand what the camera sees.
The app may use camera images, microphone input, speech recognition, and network-based AI services to provide results. Accuracy can vary based on lighting, motion, camera visibility, network connection, and how clearly objects or text appear.
Say "help" for instructions or ask what is in front of you.
Chair ahead. Table slightly to the right. Clear path on the left.