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Amazon Unveils AR Delivery Glasses for Drivers as U.S. Rollout Nears

The company pitches hands-free navigation and proof-of-delivery to boost driver safety.

Overview

  • The Smart Delivery Glasses use cameras and computer vision to scan packages, capture proof of delivery, guide on foot, and flag hazards via a green head-up display.
  • A wired controller sits in the delivery vest with a swappable battery for full-shift use, an emergency button, self‑tinting lenses, and support for prescription inserts.
  • Amazon says hundreds of drivers tested prototypes and that series issuance to U.S. delivery associates is approaching.
  • Coverage notes Amazon will need highly precise door‑level geospatial data, a requirement that could slow expansion outside the United States.
  • Privacy lawyers in Germany warn routine recording would trigger strict GDPR rules; Amazon says it has no detailed European timeline and will comply with local laws.