Oorion: Locate Things More Easily

Jenine Stanley introduces the app Oorion, a generative AI-powered tool designed to help users locate objects and read text in their environment. Available on the iOS App Store, Jenine demonstrates the app’s core features, starting with the object search functionality. She highlights how Oorion allows users to dictate their search or select from a list of 86 generic objects, including everyday items like backpacks, bicycles, and bus stops.

Using her phone’s camera, she shows how the app provides real-time audio feedback to guide users to their desired object, describing its color, size, and location, such as a “black medium-sized backpack with two shoulder straps near a wooden cabinet.”

Janine also explores Oorion’s text recognition capabilities by searching for an aspirin bottle on her cluttered desk. The app accurately identifies the item, providing details like the bottle’s color, cap, and label information. She emphasizes how invaluable this feature is for finding specific items in places like a pantry or a busy kitchen.

Additionally, Jenine touches on the app’s “Nearby Text” feature, which she finds more reliable than similar tools like Seeing AI, particularly for reading signage in unfamiliar locations such as hotels. Another standout feature is the “Personal Objects” function, which allows users to teach Oorion to recognize and locate personal items. Demonstrating this, Janine shows how she trained the app to find her guide dog’s leash, showcasing the app’s ability to scan, save, and locate unique objects.

Throughout the demonstration, Jenine expresses her appreciation for Oorion’s layout and performance, making it a trusted tool for visually impaired users seeking assistance in navigating their surroundings and managing everyday tasks. More details can be found on the official Oorion website.