Amazon has shown internally some AI-powered smart glasses for last-mile drivers, designed to speed up delivery and reduce errors without having to look at your phone at every step.
This is a professional team, not intended for the general public, which already It is being tested with hundreds of delivery drivers in the United States.The project, codenamed Amelia, aims to improve security, delivery times, and record-keeping, and could serve as a basis for future consumer models if the company decides to take that leap.
What they offer and how they help on the route
The system projects onto the right glass step-by-step directions and an overlay map to locate doorways, interior portals or tricky spots in buildings, keeping your hands free.
Using cameras and computer vision, the delivery man scan labels simply by looking at the packages, so you can instantly identify which package corresponds to each stop without searching through the van.
In addition, glasses can notify if the address does not match with the scheduled, minimizing erroneous deliveries and unnecessary losses on routes with multiple stops.
The entire flow is integrated with the delivery sheet, so that the driver You don't need to keep switching between your phone and charging., reducing distractions and repetitive movements.
Tests have shown that this guide in the field of vision improves work continuity in complex areas, such as labyrinthine housing estates or blocks with similar staircases and corridors.
Hardware, display and ergonomics
Glasses are allowed prescription lenses and photochromic crystals, designed for extended outdoor use and comfort for full days.
The right eye HUD-like display offers clear and legible text even on light backgroundsFor safety reasons, the system is not activated while the vehicle is moving; only works when parking.
The set integrates cameras and sensors with AI to detect potential hazards, such as loose pets or obstacles. In tests, some drivers reported savings of up to 30 minutes per shift, always conditioned by the route and the environment.
The company has gathered feedback from DSP program delivery drivers to adjust weight, ergonomics and screen clarity, seeking a balance between comfort and real utility.
The general feeling among participants is that keep your eyes looking straight ahead and only essential information is consulted, reducing distractions.
The connected vest: energy, control and delivery test
The system is completed with a mandatory vest that integrates interchangeable battery to cover the entire day and a small dial control to operate menus without touching the glasses.
This vest incorporates a emergency SOS button, designed for difficult situations that may arise on the road.
The camera in the glasses allows you to certify the delivery by means of a photo activated from the vest, without the need for the client's signature. Officially, the frame is directed toward the floor to avoid capturing faces.
With the route packages preloaded into the system, the verification and closing of each delivery is streamlined and automatically recorded.
The goal is to reduce redundant gestures and centralize the operation into a single flow, from package identification to final confirmation.
Privacy: Questions and Requirements in the EU
The presence of a camera on the delivery man's face generates privacy concerns: Although the capture is oriented towards the ground, it is still an image of the threshold of the house.
In European markets, eventual adoption will have to fit with the GDPR (data minimization, transparency, legal basis and retention limits), as well as clear options for the end user.
This debate is key to determine the degree of acceptance by customers and neighborhood communities, especially in residential areas.
Amazon could explore settings or deactivation of certain functions in homes that request it, if required by regulations or customer preferences.
The company has not yet detailed specific data processing policies for a deployment outside the US, a point that will be decisive in Spain and the rest of the EU.
Availability, testing and what may come
For now, the project remains in pilot tests with hundreds of drivers in the US. and without a public schedule for broad deployment.
The testimonies collected by the company highlight greater sense of control by keeping your eyes straight ahead and checking only what you need, reducing back and forth on the phone.
These glasses are part of a strategy to automate tasks and work smarter in the last mile, although its general adoption will depend on the actual delivery experience.
Industry sources suggest that the project could inspire a consumption model in the future (known as Jayhawk), although there is no official confirmation on this.
These AI glasses and their associated vest draw a tool designed to accelerate the last mile: in-view navigation, hands-free scanning, and photographic proof of delivery, with the condition that privacy and regulatory compliance issues are thoroughly addressed if they ever land in Spain or the rest of Europe.
