Hajra Naz
Amazon is developing AI-powered smart glasses to assist its delivery drivers in working more efficiently and safely. The glasses are designed to give drivers a hands-free experience, so they won’t have to keep switching between their phone, packages, and surroundings.
How the Smart Glasses Work
With these glasses, drivers can scan packages, get walking directions, and capture proof of delivery—all without needing to use their phones.
The glasses use AI sensing and computer vision to show helpful details like hazards, routes, and delivery tasks right in front of the driver’s eyes.
Amazon hopes this technology will help drivers save time and stay focused by showing everything they need in their line of sight.
Smarter Deliveries, Step by Step
When a driver parks at a delivery stop, the glasses turn on automatically. They help locate the right package inside the vehicle and then guide the driver to the delivery spot.
The AI can also give step-by-step directions in tricky places—like apartment complexes or office buildings—where finding the right door can be confusing.
The glasses connect to a controller built into the driver’s vest. This controller has operation buttons, a swappable battery, and an emergency button for safety.
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Designed for Comfort and Safety
Amazon says the glasses support prescription lenses and transitional lenses that adjust automatically to sunlight or shade.
Right now, the glasses are being tested with delivery drivers in North America. Amazon plans to fine-tune the technology before rolling it out more widely.
This announcement isn’t a big surprise—reports last year already hinted that Amazon was working on smart glasses for drivers.
What’s Coming Next
In the future, the glasses could include “real-time defect detection.” That means they’ll alert drivers if they drop off a package at the wrong address.
They may also detect pets in yards, warn drivers about low-light conditions, and automatically adjust to reduce risks.
Alongside the glasses, Amazon also introduced:
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“Blue Jay,” is a robotic arm that can help warehouse workers pick and sort items.
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“Eluna,” a new AI tool that gives managers real-time insights into warehouse operations.
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FAQs
Q1: What are Amazon’s AI smart glasses for?
They help delivery drivers scan packages, get directions, and confirm deliveries without using their phones.
Q2: How do the glasses work?
They use cameras, AI, and computer vision to display helpful info — like routes and hazards — directly in the driver’s view.
Q3: Can drivers wear prescription lenses with them?
Yes, the glasses can be fitted with prescription lenses and transitional lenses that adjust to different lighting.
Q4: Where is Amazon testing the glasses?
Amazon is currently testing them with delivery drivers in North America before expanding to other regions.
Q5: What other AI projects did Amazon announce?
Amazon also revealed “Blue Jay,” a robotic arm for warehouses, and “Eluna,” an AI tool that provides operational insights.
