Amazon tests AI smart glasses for delivery drivers with HUD guidance and package checks

Amazon is piloting AI-powered smart glasses to support last‑mile delivery. The wearable uses computer vision and on-device intelligence to recognize packages and guide drivers via a heads-up display (HUD) embedded in the lens. The goal: reduce phone juggling, speed up stops and improve safety during deliveries.

What the glasses do

• Auto-activate after parking: The HUD highlights the correct packages for that stop and shows the remaining list.
• Package verification: Computer vision checks if the driver picked the right parcel before leaving the vehicle.
• Turn-by-turn navigation: Directions appear in the HUD, with callouts for hazards and help navigating complex locations (e.g., apartments).
• Proof of delivery: Drivers can capture delivery confirmation straight from the glasses, avoiding phone handling.

Hardware and safety integration

• Paired vest: Includes a controller and a dedicated emergency button to contact emergency services.
• Power: Swappable battery supports full-shift use.
• Vision options: Supports prescription and transitional lenses.
• Roadmap features: Future versions aim to detect wrong-address drops and identify more hazards (e.g., pets in yards).

Why it matters

• Efficiency: Hands-free package validation, navigation and proof-of-delivery can shorten stop times; early tests reportedly saved ~30 minutes per shift.
• Safety: Less phone dependency keeps eyes up and attention on surroundings.
• Scalability: If results hold, AI wearables could become standard kit for last-mile logistics.

Privacy and open questions

As with any camera-equipped wearable, data collection, retention and usage policies will be key. Clear guidelines on when/what is recorded, how long data is stored and driver control over settings will be important as pilots expand.

Availability

• The glasses are in pilot with select drivers; Amazon hasn’t announced a broad rollout date.
• Reports suggest a consumer smart glasses model is also in development (timeline unconfirmed by Amazon).

References:
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Discussion: Would AI HUD glasses that shave minutes off each stop feel like a helpful assist—or raise concerns about surveillance and data use on the job?