Amazon Unveils AI Smart Glasses for Delivery Drivers

Amazon has revealed a prototype of its new AI-powered smart glasses, designed to help delivery drivers work more efficiently and safely. The device, called Amelia, uses artificial intelligence, computer vision, and augmented reality to guide drivers through their routes — from sorting parcels in the van to snapping proof-of-delivery photos at the doorstep.

Beryl Tomay, Amazon’s vice president of Transportation, said at the company’s Delivering the Future event in California that hundreds of drivers are already testing the technology. “We’re testing it at a number of locations with over a dozen delivery service partners and hundreds of drivers across the country,” she said. “We custom designed it for that use case. There’s a very specific application here.”

The glasses are part of a wearable system that includes a vest fitted with a controller, a swappable battery for all-day use, and an emergency button drivers can press for help. The heads-up display (HUD) in the glasses shows drivers which packages to take, guides them with walking directions, and warns of hazards such as pets in the yard. Future versions could even detect if a package is being delivered to the wrong address.

Amazon says the glasses automatically activate once a driver parks, not while driving — a safety feature meant to avoid distractions. Tomay explained: “From a safety perspective, we thought that was important. No distractions.”

Once the driver steps out of the vehicle, the glasses highlight the correct parcels to grab, display turn-by-turn directions, and prompt the driver to take a photo once the delivery is complete. The goal is to reduce the need for workers to juggle phones, packages, and scanning devices.

Tomay said early testing has shown that the glasses can save up to 30 minutes during an average shift by cutting down on repetitive tasks. The device can also be fitted with prescription or transitional lenses and includes a physical switch that lets drivers turn off the camera and microphone. “Drivers can choose to keep it off,” Tomay added.

The Amelia project marks Amazon’s latest step into wearable tech, though the company says it’s focused on enterprise use for now. However, when asked if consumer versions might follow, Tomay didn’t rule it out. Amazon also used the event to showcase new robotics and AI tools for its warehouses, including a robotic arm that can sort parcels and an AI system that predicts bottlenecks in operations.

While Meta and others have released smart glasses aimed at consumers, Amazon’s move targets the “last mile” of its logistics chain — a key area where even small efficiency gains can make a big difference. The company hasn’t shared a release date, but testing will continue with drivers in North America before expanding globally.