Silicon Valley: Amazon has unveiled a prototype of Amazon AI smart glasses designed specifically for its delivery drivers.
The smart glasses, named ‘Amelia,’ include a built-in camera and display, and pair with a waistcoat that features a button for drivers to capture delivery photos.
The company has tested the glasses with hundreds of drivers across multiple locations, according to Beryl Tomay, Amazon’s vice president of Transportation, who said that the glasses are being trialled in collaboration with over a dozen delivery service partners.
Unlike consumer-focused devices, the Amelia smart glasses are tailored for the logistics environment and are intended to improve efficiency in the ‘last mile’ of delivery operations.
Amazon AI smart glasses are programmed to automatically switch off when in a moving vehicle to avoid distractions, with a hardware switch enabling drivers to deactivate all sensors, including the camera and microphone. Tomay said that the glasses could save up to 30 minutes per 8- to 10-hour shift by streamlining repetitive tasks and helping drivers quickly locate packages in vehicles.
Amazon plans to initially make the smart glasses available to delivery drivers in North America, with a potential global rollout in the future. The company is entering a competitive wearable technology market, where other firms, including Meta, have developed AI-powered smart glasses for mainstream consumers.
At the recent Meta Connect conference, Meta presented smart glasses designed to enhance real-world engagement while using Meta AI technology.
The launch of Amazon AI smart glasses reflects the company’s focus on leveraging technology to optimise delivery operations, enhance safety, and increase driver productivity. By combining AI, wearable technology, and workflow integration, Amazon aims to improve operational efficiency and reduce repetitive tasks for its delivery workforce.
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