Lookout - Assisted vision

Lookout: Empowering the Blind and Low-Vision Community with AI Imagine being able to navigate your world more easily and independently, whether you're sorting through your mail, reading labels, or identifying objects in your environment. With Lookout, powered by cutting-edge computer vision and generative AI, people with low vision or blindness can accomplish daily tasks faster, more efficiently, and with greater ease. Lookout turns your phone's camera into a powerful tool that helps you make sense of the world around you. Developed in collaboration with the blind and low-vision community, it supports Google's mission of making the world’s information universally accessible. Key Features: 1. Text Mode: Scan and hear printed text read aloud. Whether it’s a letter, sign, or menu, Lookout helps you understand text quickly, making sorting mail or reading signs a breeze. 2. Documents Mode: Capture an entire page of text or handwritten notes. Perfect for books, forms, or anything with a lot of content. Available in over 30 languages, Lookout makes it easy to process documents effortlessly. 3. Explore Mode: Identify objects, people, and even text in your surroundings. Whether you're in a new place or just looking around, Explore mode gives you vital information about your environment. 4. Currency Mode: Instantly recognize banknotes with Currency mode. It supports multiple currencies, including US Dollars, Euros, and Indian Rupees, helping you handle money without guesswork. 5. Food Labels Mode: Identify packaged foods by their labels or barcodes. Available in over 20 countries, this mode is great for reading ingredients or checking expiry dates on your groceries. 6. Find Mode: Scan your surroundings and locate specific objects like doors, bathrooms, or vehicles. You can also get information on their distance and direction based on your device’s capabilities. 7. Images Mode: Capture, describe, and ask questions about images. Whether you’re looking at photos or other visuals, Lookout provides clear and detailed descriptions, making it easier to understand images. Accessibility & Support: Lookout supports over 30 languages, making it available to people all over the world. It’s compatible with Android devices running version 6 and above, and is optimized for devices with 2GB or more RAM. How Lookout Works: Download the app and open it on your phone. Select a mode based on your task (reading, finding, exploring, etc.). Point your camera at the object or text you want to learn about. Listen to the results as Lookout describes the environment, reads aloud, or provides information you need.

How to Use Lookout: Text Mode: Point your camera at any printed text. The app will read it aloud, making it easy to understand your surroundings. Documents Mode: Hold your phone over a document to capture all text on the page. Listen as Lookout reads the text back to you. Explore Mode: Simply hold your phone in any direction to identify objects, text, or people nearby. Currency Mode: Hold your camera over a banknote to identify the denomination. Food Labels Mode: Scan product labels or barcodes to learn more about packaged foods, including ingredients and nutritional details. Find Mode: Use your phone’s camera to locate specific objects around you—like finding a door, a vehicle, or even a cup. Images Mode: Take a photo of an image to get a detailed description and even ask questions about what’s in the picture. Lookout is a game-changer for anyone with low vision or blindness, providing them with the tools they need to be more independent and efficient in daily life. Whether you're at home, out shopping, or on the go, Lookout is always ready to assist you in making the world more accessible.