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 →

Ocado’s Luton fulfillment center uses a network called the Grid, where hundreds of autonomous robots move grocery trays under central computer control. New On-Grid Robotic Pick (OGRP) arms, equipped with suction cups and cameras, have already packed over 30 million orders and now handle about 40 percent of items, with a goal of reaching 80 percent within the next two to three years. The company plans to install nearly 500 arms by year‑end and is developing specialized attachments for challenging products like wine bottles while leaving items such as watermelons to human workers. Ocado continues to sell its automation technology to major retailers worldwide and is exploring further robot‑assisted tasks, though full driverless delivery remains a longer‑term prospect. Read more →