Amazon Drivers May Soon See the Road Through AR Glasses
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– Amazon is developing AR glasses codenamed Jayhawk, featuring a full-color display in one eye, microphones, speakers, and a camera.
– Meta is expected to reveal its Hypernova smart glasses, which will offer a small display for apps and alerts on the right lens.
– Amazon’s current Echo Frame smart glasses are less advanced than Meta’s Ray-Bans, with Amazon’s first true AR glasses potentially launching in late 2026 or early 2027.
– Amazon plans to release a bulkier AR glasses model called Amelia for delivery drivers, designed to provide package delivery instructions and navigation.
– The Amelia glasses for drivers are initially planned for 100,000 units and will feature a display for turn-by-turn navigation.
Amazon is reportedly developing a new line of augmented reality glasses designed specifically for its delivery drivers, potentially transforming how packages are delivered. According to a recent report from The Information, the tech giant is working on AR eyewear under the internal codename “Jayhawk,” which may feature a full-color display for one eye, integrated microphones, speakers, and a camera.
This news arrives just as Meta prepares to unveil its own “Hypernova” smart glasses, which are rumored to include a small display on the right lens for notifications and lightweight applications. Meta is also said to be developing a more advanced AR product known as Orion, signaling a broader industry push toward wearable augmented reality.
While Amazon introduced its third-generation Echo Frame smart glasses last year, these consumer-focused devices lack the advanced functionality seen in competitors like Meta’s Ray-Ban collaboration. The new driver-specific AR glasses, internally referred to as “Amelia,” are expected to debut earlier than a consumer AR model, which may not arrive until late 2026 or early 2027.
Amazon’s initial production plans include approximately 100,000 units of the specialized glasses for delivery personnel. These devices are anticipated to have a more robust and utilitarian design compared to sleeker consumer versions. A key feature will be an integrated display capable of providing real-time delivery instructions and navigation support, offering drivers turn-by-step guidance directly in their field of vision.
This initiative aligns with earlier reporting from Reuters, which highlighted Amazon’s interest in equipping drivers with wearable technology to improve routing efficiency and package handling. By overlaying digital information onto the physical environment, these glasses could help streamline last-mile delivery operations, reduce errors, and enhance overall driver productivity.
(Source: The Verge)
