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Amazon Reportedly Building AR Glasses for Drivers and Shoppers With 2026 Pilot

The reports describe a two-track effort using shared display tech that prioritizes real-world testing with delivery workers.

Overview

  • The Information reports Amazon is developing two AR models: consumer-focused “Jayhawk” and a delivery-driver version called “Amelia.”
  • “Amelia” could enter pilot production as soon as the second quarter of 2026 with about 100,000 units, featuring a single-lens display for navigation and delivery instructions.
  • “Jayhawk” is said to include microphones, speakers, a camera, and a full‑color display in one eye, with a consumer rollout targeted for late 2026 or early 2027.
  • Both devices reportedly use the same AR display technology supplied by Chinese firm Meta-Bounds.
  • Amazon declined to comment on the reports, which frame the move as a direct challenge to Meta ahead of its expected smart‑glasses updates at next week’s Connect event.