Amazon unveils AI smart glasses for its delivery drivers

Amazon has introduced AI-powered smart glasses designed specifically for its delivery drivers, aiming to streamline the delivery process by enabling hands-free package scanning, turn-by-turn walking directions, and proof of delivery capture without the need for phones. These glasses utilize computer vision and AI sensing capabilities to display critical information such as hazards and delivery tasks directly in the driver's line of sight. Upon arrival at a delivery location, the glasses automatically activate to help drivers locate packages inside their vehicles and navigate complex delivery environments like multi-unit apartments or business complexes. The glasses are paired with a controller integrated into the delivery vest, featuring operational controls, a swappable battery, and an emergency button, and they support prescription and transitional lenses. Currently being trialed in North America, Amazon plans to refine the technology before a broader rollout. Future enhancements include real-time defect detection to alert drivers if packages are mistakenly delivered to the wrong address, pet detection in yards, and automatic adjustments to low-light hazards. Alongside the smart glasses announcement, Amazon also revealed