Amazon pilots AI smart glasses for delivery drivers: HUD-guided drops, package checks and PoD

Amazon is testing AI-powered smart glasses to support last‑mile delivery. The wearable combines computer vision with a heads‑up display (HUD) so drivers can verify packages, navigate complex locations and capture proof of delivery without juggling a phone. The company says hundreds of drivers have already trialed early versions and reported meaningful time savings per shift.

How it works

• Auto‑activation after parking: When a vehicle stops, the HUD surfaces the correct packages for that address and shows the remaining list for the stop.
• Package verification: Computer vision checks if the driver pulled the right parcel before leaving the van.
• On‑foot guidance: Turn‑by‑turn directions appear in the lens, with callouts for hazards and help in apartments/complex buildings.
• Proof of delivery: Capture PoD via the glasses to avoid constant phone handling.

Hardware and safety

• Companion vest: Includes a controller and a dedicated emergency button to contact emergency services if needed.
• Power for full shifts: Swappable battery modules; support for prescription and photochromic (transitional) lenses.

Roadmap and what’s next

• Planned features: Alerts for wrong‑address drops and expanded hazard detection (e.g., pets in yard).
• Availability: Currently in pilot; Amazon hasn’t announced a wide rollout date.
• Consumer model rumors: Reports suggest a separate consumer smart‑glasses project targeting late 2026/early 2027 (unconfirmed by Amazon).

Why it matters

• Efficiency: HUD‑based navigation and package checks can reduce errors and save minutes at each stop.
• Safety: Less phone dependency keeps attention on surroundings and traffic.
• Scalability: If pilots hold, AI wearables could become standard kit across last‑mile logistics.

Privacy considerations

As with any camera‑equipped wearable, the value will hinge on data collection and retention policies, driver controls and transparency around when/what is recorded. Clear guardrails will be key if the pilot expands.

References:
Amazon Newsroom ·
Feature overview and hands‑on details

Discussion: Would AI HUD glasses that cut time at each stop feel like a helpful assist—or raise concerns about workplace surveillance and data use?