Vision AI for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Aipoly is a pioneering mobile computer vision application designed specifically for blind and visually impaired users. Launched in 2015 as one of the first general-purpose vision AI models for smartphones, Aipoly has processed over 2 billion images, helping millions of users understand their visual environment through real-time object identification.

Core Capabilities

Aipoly transforms a smartphone camera into an intelligent assistant that describes the world in 26 languages:

• Object Recognition – Identifies over 1,000 common everyday objects in real-time • Food Identification – Recognizes 900 dishes from around the world, including raw ingredients • Text Reading – Reads text across different alphabets and typefaces • Nature Expert – Identifies close to 2,000 species of plants and animals • Color Detection – Distinguishes between simple color names or an advanced palette of 200 colors • Offline Operation – Performs all identifications in real-time without requiring an Internet connection

Who It's For

Aipoly serves blind and visually impaired individuals who need assistance understanding their physical surroundings. Whether navigating a grocery store, identifying wildlife outdoors, reading labels, or simply learning about objects in their environment, users can move their phone and receive instant audio feedback about what the camera sees.

Key Differentiators

What sets Aipoly apart is its combination of speed, portability, and breadth. The app processes images entirely on-device using smartphone processing power, eliminating latency and connectivity requirements. Its crowdsourced learning model allows users to contribute to its visual knowledge base—as images are captured and described, the AI improves its ability to model vision through language.

Pricing

Aipoly offers a freemium model with Aipoly Premium ($5/month or $50/year) unlocking thousands of additional identifiable objects and multilingual text reading capabilities across any alphabet.

Note: Aipoly exited in 2018 after raising over $1 million and processing 3 billion objects. Its technology continues to impact consumer products worldwide.