Amazon announced a suite of new robotics and artificial‑intelligence tools designed to streamline its fulfillment operations. The company showcased ten robots, including the Blue Jay system that acts as an extra set of hands for employees, and Project Eluna, an AI assistant that helps reduce cognitive load. Amazon executives emphasized that the focus is on supporting workers rather than replacing them, citing the company's record of job creation and plans to fill hundreds of thousands of seasonal positions. CEO Andy Jassy noted that generative AI will shift some tasks while creating new roles, underscoring a broader efficiency strategy for the near future. Read more →

Amazon announced the development of AI‑enabled smart glasses designed to give its delivery drivers a hands‑free experience. The wearable technology combines computer‑vision cameras with real‑time sensing to let drivers scan packages, follow turn‑by‑turn directions, and capture proof of delivery without pulling out a phone. Paired with a vest‑mounted controller, the glasses also feature a swappable battery, emergency button, and options for prescription or transitional lenses. Amazon is trialing the devices with drivers in North America and plans to refine the system before a broader rollout, while also previewing related innovations such as a new robotic arm and an AI analytics tool. Read more →