For more information and a demonstration, check out this short video by The Blind Life on the “Hey Orcam” feature. I often found myself placing the unit into suspend mode instead, which is accomplished by simply pressing the Power button.

You can have more confidence venturing out, knowing the device will help you navigate social distancing signage and identify products on the shelf without touching them. Chloe also remarks that the OrCam Read is quicker, clearer, and more convenient than free mobile reading apps. If you want, you can have OrCam tell you any time it sees a face whether it knows that person or not. AdaptiVision is a small, family-run business committed to providing personalized service with every sale. Besides her husband, she's also programed her OrCam with images of a number of neighbors and church friends, her two daughters, four grandchildren, and their spouses, along with her four great-grandchildren.Low vision users and industry professionals are impressed with OrCam Read’s accuracy and convenience factor.

I had to be in precisely the right spot, and know at which of the four corners the sign was located. Does it learn new vocabulary and and how well can recognise scientific language in medical text books and journal papers? OrCam Read can be used in any environment, including low-light, and without requiring any internet connectivity. When setting the time, OrCam insisted on being five hours behind when I would restart the unit, even though I was very careful to make sure my time zone was set correctly. OrCam MyEye is meticulously designed with the needs of people who are blind, visually impaired or have a reading disability in mind ?But it makes sense when you think about it as a medical assistive device — you should compare it to hearing aids, not Snap Spectacles. Currently the MyEye PRO can identify doors, chairs, cups, ascending stairs, screens (TV, computer and mobile devices), and tables.