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I’ve been working with a start-up who have created an incredible app to help blind and visually impaired people live more independent lives. (self.Blind)
submitted by Mr_Ology
The company is called letsenvision and they created the app as a thesis project. The more they started to talk to and understand the obstacles that visually impaired people face each day, the more they used their skills and knowledge to make the app. Stories from Envision users have been tremendous. From finding their way around busy train stations to choosing the flavor of ice cream in an ice cream store, the app seems to make everyday tasks so much easier. Is there anyone in this reddit community who uses the app? If so, how does it help you each day?
bradley22 4 points 3y ago
Like others, I’ve found that seeing AI does the same stuff and for free. What, in your opinion makes this app better than seeing AI?
mahakart 1 points 3y ago
Hi, i'm the developer of Envision AI. Here are a few ways we differentiate from Seeing AI:
* Better accuracy of results (especially with Text Recognition).
* Lower latency / Faster processing.
* Localised - App is available in over 20 languages (Dutch, German, etc.)
* Capability to read over 60 languages (Seeing AI reads only Latin based languages).
* Easier to use / More intuitive design.
* Deeper engagement with the community, with an active feedback loop and customer support.
* More features (Scan and Find, PDF recognition, Multiple-pages text recognition, Magnifier...)
* More active development and update cycle.
* Available on Android
* Development towards working with wearable cameras/smart glasses
* Better accuracy of results (especially with Text Recognition).
* Lower latency / Faster processing.
* Localised - App is available in over 20 languages (Dutch, German, etc.)
* Capability to read over 60 languages (Seeing AI reads only Latin based languages).
* Easier to use / More intuitive design.
* Deeper engagement with the community, with an active feedback loop and customer support.
* More features (Scan and Find, PDF recognition, Multiple-pages text recognition, Magnifier...)
* More active development and update cycle.
* Available on Android
* Development towards working with wearable cameras/smart glasses
enzwificritic 1 points 3y ago
the only thing i don't appreciate with envision AI is that it is paid. I use tap tap see witch is free and works like Envision AI.
mahakart 1 points 3y ago
TapTapSee uses humans to describe and transcribe images which compromises on privacy. Also, unlike TapTapSee, who haven't provided any major updates in a long while, we are constantly improving and adding features to our service. Building and developing these takes time, effort and resources, that's why the service is paid. We are working towards being the best tool for all visual recognition task and that's users who pay for Envision support.
bradley22 1 points 3y ago
Awesome! Thanks for your response.
CloudyBeep 4 points 3y ago
Seeing AI seems to have the same features, and it's free.
quanin 5 points 3y ago
Doesn't sound like I'd use either of these apps all that often. But I've at least installed and run Seeing AI. More than I can say for that other thing.
CloudyBeep 2 points 3y ago
Seeing AI's OCR is pretty good. That's just about all I use it for.
mahakart 2 points 3y ago
Hi, i'm the developer of Envision AI. Here are a few ways we differentiate from Seeing AI:
* Better accuracy of results (especially with Text Recognition).
* Lower latency / Faster processing.
* Localised - App is available in over 20 languages (Dutch, German, etc.)
* Capability to read over 60 languages (Seeing AI reads only Latin based languages).
* Easier to use / More intuitive design.
* Deeper engagement with the community, with an active feedback loop and customer support.
* More features (Scan and Find, PDF recognition, Multiple-pages text recognition, Magnifier...)
* More active development and update cycle.
* Available on Android
* Development towards working with wearable cameras/smart glasses
* Better accuracy of results (especially with Text Recognition).
* Lower latency / Faster processing.
* Localised - App is available in over 20 languages (Dutch, German, etc.)
* Capability to read over 60 languages (Seeing AI reads only Latin based languages).
* Easier to use / More intuitive design.
* Deeper engagement with the community, with an active feedback loop and customer support.
* More features (Scan and Find, PDF recognition, Multiple-pages text recognition, Magnifier...)
* More active development and update cycle.
* Available on Android
* Development towards working with wearable cameras/smart glasses
CloudsOfMagellan 1 points 3y ago
It seems to have better image recognition than seeing ai but the interface could be better and it's lacking some basic features
mahakart 2 points 3y ago
Hi, i'm the developer of Envision AI. I would love to hear your thoughts on how the interface could be better and what basic features do you find currently lacking?
CloudsOfMagellan 1 points 3y ago
There's not much Control of the voice when it's talking and it can't import photos for scene recognition like seeing Ai
I don't know how to improve the interface
I don't know how to improve the interface
mahakart 1 points 3y ago
Hi, it is actually possible to go the Help Tab in the Envision app and pick the voice of your choice through Speech Settings. Also, it is possible to share an image from any other app like Photos, WhatsApp, etc. into Envision and have it described to you. All you need to do is hit 'Share' on that image and choose "Envision It" option from the menu. Sometimes this doesn't show up by default but you can always add it by tap "More" on the share menu.
CloudsOfMagellan 1 points 3y ago
I'm talking more about stopping / starting the voice from speaking once it's identified something.
In seeing ai I can import photos from within the app and it will save the descriptions to look at later
In seeing ai I can import photos from within the app and it will save the descriptions to look at later
enzwificritic 1 points 3y ago
i wish seeing AI is on android. i use tap tap see on android and its pretty good.
CloudyBeep 1 points 3y ago
Didn't Google make a competitor to Seeing AI just for Android? It might still be in development, but you should have a look.
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