Amazon Unveils AI-Powered Smart Glasses for Delivery Drivers

Amazon has unveiled a prototype of artificial intelligence-powered smart glasses designed to be used by its delivery drivers, dubbed "Amelia". The glasses include a camera and built-in display, and pair with a waistcoat with a button drivers can press to take photos of deliveries.

The Amelia glasses are designed to augment efficiency in the "last mile" of Amazon's delivery network, providing turn-by-turn navigation, obstacle avoidance, and proof of delivery capabilities. According to Beryl Tomay, Amazon's vice president of Transportation, the glasses can detect when they are in a moving vehicle, which prompts them to automatically shut off, ensuring safety and minimizing distractions.

"From a safety perspective, we thought that was important. No distractions," Ms Tomay told a group of reporters at an event in California.

The glasses are currently being tested with over a dozen delivery service partners and hundreds of drivers across North America, with plans to roll out globally. Tomay estimated that the glasses could create up to 30 minutes in efficiencies per 8- to 10-hour shift by minimizing repetitive tasks and helping drivers quickly locate packages in their vehicles.

Amazon's move into smart glasses is part of a broader strategy to integrate AI and robotics into its logistics operations, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. The company is also developing a consumer version of the glasses, codenamed "Jayhawk", expected to launch in 2026 or 2027.

Source - BBC News