- Amazon introduces AI vision tech for deliveries
- Speeds up package selection
- Rollout planned for 2025
Spotlight on efficiency
Amazon is rolling out an AI-powered package retrieval system for its electric vehicle fleet. The new Vision-Assisted Package Retrieval (VAPR) technology uses visual cues to help drivers quickly identify which packages to deliver at each stop.
Goodbye, handheld scanners
VAPR highlights packages using green circles or red lights, accompanied by audio cues.
This smart system aims to eliminate the need for traditional handheld devices, streamlining the delivery process significantly.
Coming soon to a van near you
After successful tests in markets like Boston, Amazon plans to equip 1,000 of its electric Rivian vans with VAPR by early 2025. Early results show delivery times per stop dropping from 2-5 minutes to under a minute, promising a major boost in efficiency.
