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Hackathon 2026 · Live AI Vision

Turn raised dots into spoken English in seconds.

BrailleVision points your camera at a Braille page, decodes the cells with a vision model, and reads it aloud — built for everyone, designed for low-vision users first.

Avg. decode
< 2s
Grade 1 Braille
A–Z
Voice output
Auto
Works offline-first
Camera

Trusted by accessibility teams at

  • NorthArc Libraries
  • Visual Access Center
  • EduBridge Schools
  • OpenSight Foundation
  • Lumen Institute
  • Braille Forward

Live Scanner

Point. Capture. Listen.

Vision model: Llama 4 Scout
Align Braille text within the box

Results

No scan yet

Point your camera at a Braille page and press Capture.

Speech rate

How it works

Three steps from paper to voice.

  1. 1 · Align

    Hold the Braille page flat inside the alignment box. Toggle Ready to Scan when it looks crisp.

  2. 2 · Decode

    We preprocess the frame and send it to a vision model that segments cells and maps them to Grade 1 Braille.

  3. 3 · Hear

    The decoded English appears in high contrast and is read aloud automatically. Replay at any speed.

Why BrailleVision

Everything you need to make Braille readable for everyone.

Built with assistive technology specialists, low-vision users, and accessibility educators. Production-ready from day one.

  • Accessibility-first UX

    Large targets, high contrast, voice guidance, and full keyboard + screen-reader support out of the box.

  • State-of-the-art vision

    Powered by Llama 4 Scout multimodal model — segments cells and maps dots to Grade 1 Braille in real time.

  • Under 2-second decode

    Optimized capture pipeline with on-device preprocessing keeps round-trip time low even on mobile networks.

  • Works everywhere

    Any modern browser on iOS, Android, Mac, or Windows. Front or rear camera, no app install required.

  • Private by design

    Images are sent over TLS, never stored, and never used to train. You stay in control of your content.

  • SOC-2 ready architecture

    Edge functions, isolated tenants, audit logs and SSO available on the Enterprise plan.

Use cases

Loved by anyone who touches Braille.

  • Schools & educators

    Help sighted teachers grade Braille assignments and let students self-check their work in seconds.

  • Libraries & museums

    Make Braille signage, plaques, and books instantly accessible to every visitor with a phone.

  • Workplaces

    Decode meeting notes, elevator panels, and printed materials without waiting for a translator.

  • Families & caregivers

    Stay connected with loved ones who read Braille — translate cards, letters and recipes on the spot.

Reference

Grade 1 Braille alphabet

Each cell is a 2×3 grid of dots. Use this as a sanity check while scanning — what you see should match what BrailleVision reads back.

  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • E
  • F
  • G
  • H
  • I
  • J
  • K
  • L
  • M
  • N
  • O
  • P
  • Q
  • R
  • S
  • T
  • U
  • V
  • W
  • X
  • Y
  • Z

Testimonials

Trusted by educators, libraries, and accessibility leaders.

  • BrailleVision is the first tool I've handed to a sighted parent and watched them instantly understand their child's homework. It removes a real barrier.

    Dr. Amelia Carter

    Director, Center for Visual Accessibility

  • We replaced a $4k desktop Braille reader with a phone and BrailleVision. The decode quality is genuinely surprising.

    Marcus Hale

    Accessibility Lead, NorthArc Libraries

  • Finally, an assistive tool that wasn't designed as an afterthought. The voice greeting, the contrast, the giant buttons — it feels respectful.

    Priya Raman

    Low-vision user & beta tester

Pricing

Simple plans. Free for everyone who needs it most.

We never paywall the core scanner. Pro and Enterprise unlock team-grade features without limiting accessibility.

  • Free

    For individuals, students, and curious explorers.

    $0/ forever
    • Unlimited camera scans
    • Auto text-to-speech
    • Grade 1 Braille (A–Z, digits)
    • Community support
    Open Scanner
  • Most popular

    Pro

    For educators, caregivers, and accessibility specialists.

    $12/ per month
    • Everything in Free
    • Grade 2 Braille contractions
    • Multi-language voice output
    • Scan history & export to PDF
    • Priority email support
    Start 14-day trial
  • Enterprise

    For schools, libraries, and organizations at scale.

    Custom/ annual
    • Everything in Pro
    • SSO / SAML & SOC-2 report
    • Custom Braille dialects
    • On-prem & private cloud
    • Dedicated success manager
    Talk to sales

Frequently asked

Questions, answered.

Ready when you are

Start reading Braille with a camera and a voice.

No sign-up, no app install. Open the scanner and translate your first Braille page in under 10 seconds.