Orcam Read Update: A New Way to Read for the 21st Century! | Tech Connect

The Orcam Read is a handheld device great for low vision users who want the perfect assistive tool for scanning the printed word. Luke Scriven, an Assistive Technology Specialist from the Vision Forward Association, shows you everything you need to know about this pen sized marvel.
0:00 Start
0:52 Physical Description
1:41 Button Layout
2:43 Laser Grid
3:37 Laser Pointer
4:39 Alternative Button commands
6:24 Low Light Reading, built in LED
7:06 Smart Reading Function
8:44 Reading Labels and Product ID
11:46 Goof Part 1
12:09 Distance
12:35 Bright Light / Exterior Demos
14:23 Wrap Up Review
15:08 Goof Part 2
The Orcam Read has a plethora of useful features including low-light mode, laser pointer directed OCR, document capture and more! Luke starts with basic buttons and by the end you will be accessing advanced features like smart reading, fast forwarding and skipping backwards.
Then Luke goes mobile to test how the Orcam Read preforms in less than ideal environments. So does the Orcam Read stand a chance against outdoor encounters like bright sunlight, car noise and distant signage? How does it compare to other assistive technology? And what should you consider when deciding between the Orcam Read or the Orcam MyEye?
Well, strap in because there is only one way to find out!
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[@MrMagoo-wp7pq]

I have Orcam MyEye Pro and I love it. I use it often and it gives me back a lot of the independence I had lost due to my vision loss.

[@VisionForwardTechConnect]

Glad to hear it!

[@DrMontague]

You don't need background music on this kind of review but thanks for the review.

[@VisionForwardTechConnect]

Thanks, but we happen to like the music!

[@MaryWeldon-ez2le]

Hi, I am big man paired and I have Ben sent birth. I have about 5% vision in one eye in about 10 and the other. However, it has been very frustrating to try to read prices in the stores and trying new figure out. The expiry date on can't boxes etc. It's about time they had done something like this for people who can't see well. It makes all world a little bit better and at least than I won't get frustrated. Trying to ask otter people to help me. I could do it myself by 2025. Everything has to be accessible for people. This is one of the things that I am glad to accessible. I live in Canada and I would give anything to find out. What are our office 4 to Beijing in parade and brine would be able to get me one or not or whether I would have to pay out a pocket. Anyways great video

[@VisionForwardTechConnect]

Thanks for watching!

[@juanitacontreras5778]

Can a person use this divice to take a drivers test?

[@VisionForwardTechConnect]

No I'm afraid not

[@nelcyalmeida5374]

Tenho retinose,gostaria de informações em português

[@VisionForwardTechConnect]

Acesse www.orcam.com para saber mais

[@harpreetthind]

Isn’t IRIS visions OC are the best

[@VisionForwardTechConnect]

I think Orcam's OCR is better than IrisVision's!

[@medinahall3391]

Wish it could read music and have ability to read other languages

[@VisionForwardTechConnect]

Hi Medina, it already supports a lot of different languages.