Russia Tests AR-Powered Smart Glasses for Urban Navigation and Logistics

Yandex is trialing AI-driven smart glasses that blend augmented reality with real-time logistics—offering a hands-free future for couriers, truckers, and delivery teams.

Russia is bringing augmented reality into the transportation sector, with major tech players testing smart wearables designed to optimize how people and goods move through cities. Leading the charge is Yandex, which is developing prototype smart glasses that combine AI and AR to support real-time navigation and communication.

According to a report by Elitetrader.ru, the glasses can overlay route guidance, traffic information, and translations of road signs directly onto the user’s field of vision. They can also connect to dispatch systems without the need for a smartphone. The hands-free interface is especially valuable for gig economy workers like couriers and long-haul drivers, where timing is critical.

Experts suggest these glasses are more than just a new gadget—they represent a foundational shift in how logistics and mobility services will operate in the near future. To fully realize their potential, Russia will need to expand 5G and 6G networks and develop new digital infrastructure, opening doors for telecom and IT companies to innovate alongside hardware developers.