OrCam Read

OrCam Read is a first-of-its-kind handheld device with a smart camera that seamlessly reads text from any printed surface or digital screen. It enables you to enjoy the morning paper, read any book, and even read all that appears on your computer or smartphone screen. Privately read the text that you choose, improve your time studying, work more efficiently!

Smart Reading
Simply ask for the text that interests you: “Read the headlines,” “Read amounts,” or “Start from” a specific section (like “desserts” in a menu).

Read Instantly
Including: newspapers, books, menus, signs, product labels and screens.

Full Page Capture
Unlike all other devices where you must scan word-by-word, OrCam Read captures full pages and screens at once and reads it for you.

Laser Guidance
Two intuitive laser guidance options: Capture a specific block of text or choose where to begin reading.

Bright LED Light
Makes reading easy in dimly-lit environments.

Just Point and Click.
With the press of a button, OrCam Read activates a laser to indicate where to start reading on any printed text or screen.

Hear it Instantly.
Any type of text is instantly converted into audio for transmission, either through the device’s tiny speaker or a connected Bluetooth device.

Award-Winning Technology
OrCam has won numerous global awards for its highly advanced, personal AI technology. OrCam Read has already been described as "an exceptional on demand tool to access print in work, education and community settings."

Who is OrCam Read for?
OrCam Read assists people who have certain levels of visual impairment, a wide range of reading difficulties including dyslexia, and reading fatigue. People who have moderate to severe levels of visual impairment would have difficulties using the device.OrCam Read requires the user to be able to hear, with or without hearing aids. OrCam Read also requires the user to have full control over their hand movements. OrCam Read can also help anyone who reads large amounts of text on a daily basis, including students, professionals, etc. OrCam Read can be used in any environment, including low-light, and without requiring any internet connectivity. The device can be easily used to read any kind of printed or digital text, at home, in the office, or on the go.

Which versions of the device are available?
Bundle 1: OrCam Read Basic contains only the text reading feature.
Bundle 2: OrCam Read Smart contains the text reading feature, as well as the brand new Smart Reading feature.

Read Without Limitations.
With the press of a button, OrCam Read activates a laser to indicate where to start reading on any printed text or screen. A tiny built-in speaker or connected Bluetooth device reads the text selection aloud – in real time and offline.

"A handheld digital reader unlike any other...the first device to capture full pages."

"Using this technology, OrCam Read is able to offer the best user experience possible in an assistive reading device."

"The best OCR (optical character recognition) in the game right now."

OrCam Read is Revolutionary

• First-of-its-kind AI digital reader
• Only device to capture full pages of text and screens
• Instant, intuitive and easy to use
• Handheld, wireless, and lightweight
• Offline operation – for use anywhere
• No data privacy concerns

Product Information

• OrCam Read is handheld, wireless, pen-sized, and lightweight.
• Size and Weight - Device: 44.5 gr/1.57 oz
  Device+Box: 326.5 gr/11.52 oz 122 mm x 25 mm x 13 mm / 4.80 in x 0.98 in x 0.51 in
• Power - 3.8VDC
• Battery - 320mAH nominal
• Camera - 13Megapixels
• Languages - Currently available in English. Additional language support will be released.

What’s in the box?

• OrCam Read
• USB Power Adapter
• USB Cable