After the warehouses, it is on the road that Amazon deploys its technological arsenal. The company has confirmed that it is working on a pair of connected glasses for its delivery people. These glasses, still in the testing phase, display a green monochrome screen directly in front of the user’s eyes. The goal is to allow drivers to scan packages, follow a precise route on foot and prove delivery, all without picking up a phone.
Glasses to have your hands free
« When drivers park at a delivery point, the glasses automatically activate and display the list of packages and corresponding addresses », Explains Amazon. The device, compatible with corrective and photochromic lenses, is accompanied by a small box attached to the deliveryman’s vest. This contains a control wheel and a removable battery to last all day.
Hundreds of drivers are already participating in the trials, but no mass deployment date has been announced. According to the site The Informationlarge-scale production could begin in mid-2026, with around 100,000 units initially.
These glasses are part of a vast project by Amazon to modernize its logistics with the help of AI and robotics. In its American warehouses, the company is already testing Blue Jay, a robotic system capable of simultaneously managing several mechanical arms to sort, arrange and consolidate products. This technology reduces the space required while relieving employees of repetitive tasks.
Another project: Eluna, an AI model that analyzes data in real time to anticipate bottlenecks and optimize workflow. The idea, summarizes Amazon, is to “ work smarter, not harder “. The company also focuses on immersive training: more than 300,000 drivers have already followed virtual reality training in its iLMDA training centers. A simulator called EVOLVE, deployed in several American states, teaches defensive driving reflexes through interactive modules.
Beyond logistics performance, Amazon also emphasizes the environmental impact of these innovations. Its algorithms optimize packaging – 4.2 million tonnes of waste avoided since 2015 – and help reduce returns thanks to more precise purchasing tools. The company is also investing in modular nuclear reactors (!) to power its data centers with clean energy by 2039.
From logistics to training, these glasses and other projects illustrate Amazon’s desire to streamline every step of its delivery empire. Ultimately, drivers could even be alerted in real time if they leave a package at the wrong address or if they approach an animal in a yard.
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