Question: Are there any portable devices that can help with text recognition and provide audio information for people with low vision?

OrCam sells a variety of wearable devices that use AI to help people with vision problems. The OrCam MyEye, OrCam Read 3 and OrCam Read can recognize text, read documents, identify colors and recognize products. They can also recognize faces in real time, and the company offers flexible pricing that means the devices can be affordable for people with vision problems who want to regain some independence and self-assurance.

Another contender is Be My Eyes, which matches blind and low-vision people with sighted volunteers and businesses using live video and AI. The service can describe photos people take and offer live help, and it can be useful for improving accessibility and daily living. The service is free for individuals, though businesses can pay to use it for their customer service operations.

Last, Google Lens is built into many Google apps and uses a phone's camera to perform visual searches, identify objects and recognize text in real time. That can be very useful for people with low vision who need quick answers or help with daily living. Google Lens works on multiple devices and Google apps, so it's a good tool to have in your pocket.