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308 incidents closest to “Valeo SCALA LiDAR” · matched on meaning · public reporting

Sibuxiang Genuine + Genuine Sibuxiang: Tesla Autopilot in Another Accident, Owner Says System Failed to Recognize Construction Barriers, Causing Rear-End…

四不像正版+正版四不像特斯拉自动驾驶再出事故,车主称系统未识别施工路障致追尾 - Pchome电脑之家

A Tesla owner reported that the vehicle's Autopilot system did not detect construction barriers, leading to a rear-end collision. The incident was reported by Pchome.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-BMN0L918 Aug 2026

Temple Police officer resigns after internal investigation into misuse of Flock Safety automatic license plate reader system - tdtnews.com

An officer conducted an unauthorized search of the Flock Safety automatic license plate reader system without a legitimate law enforcement purpose.

Company involved
Temple Police Department
AI system involved
Flock Safety automatic license plate reader (ALPR) system

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-X56BUW29 Jun 2023

Family Sues Tesla After Model X Allegedly Surged Through Red Light - Carscoops

The vehicle accelerated from a red light without driver input, causing a crash that injured the driver and his daughter.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-HE06HX10 May 2024

NHTSA investigation PE24015: Rear-end Collisions Involving Zoox Vehicles

Automated driving system controlled vehicle braking and acceleration, leading to rear-end collisions with other road users

Company involved
Zoox
AI system involved
Zoox vehicle

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-TDFPG43 Mar 2024

Ford BlueCruise crash in Philadelphia kills two, injures one

On March 3, 2024, a Ford Mustang Mach-E operating in hands-free partial automation mode (BlueCruise) collided with stationary vehicles in a work zone on I-95 in Philadelphia. The system recorded a speed of 72.4 mph with no braking or steering before impact. The drivers of the two stationary vehicles died, and the Ford driver was injured. The NTSB determined the probable cause to be driver impairment and distraction due to overreliance on automation, as well as Ford's inadequate integration of speed management with the automation system.

Company involved
Ford Motor Company
AI system involved
BlueCruise

9 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-V0IBRA20 Feb 2024

Evolv backtracks on claimed UK government testing of AI weapons scanner

Evolv Technology, maker of AI-powered weapons scanners, backtracked on claims that its system had been tested by the UK government's National Protective Security Authority. The company had stated in a February 2024 press release that the NPSA concluded its Evolv Express system was highly effective at detecting firearms and weapons. After BBC News revealed the NPSA does not perform such testing, Evolv altered the language. The company is under investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission and the Federal Trade Commission over its marketing practices. Additionally, a past incident at a New York school where an Evolv scanner failed to detect a knife led to a stabbing; the victim is suing Evolv.

Company involved
Evolv Technology
AI system involved
Evolv Express

3 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-GX69JO5 May 2021

Tesla Model 3 crash, 1 killed, Autopilot verified: Multi-event collision with truck on highway

The Tesla Model 3, with Autopilot possibly engaged, struck an overturned semi-truck and a pedestrian, killing the driver and injuring the pedestrian.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-02CWA618 May 2022

Tesla Model 3 crash, 1 killed, Autopilot verified: Tesla hits pedestrian

Tesla Model 3 struck a pedestrian on the highway

AI system involved
Tesla Model 3

1 source article · read the reporting →

Tesla Lawsuit Claims Autopilot Accelerated So Violently the Tires Burst - Autoblog

The vehicle accelerated violently, causing the tires to burst, affecting the driver.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-BH561Z25 Sep 2026German

First Accident Before Test Phase: Robotaxis Launch in Furttal

Erster Unfall, bevor die Testphase beginnt: Robotaxis starten im Furttal - nzz.ch

Switzerland's first self-driving taxi service launched in the Furttal region near Zurich, but three days before the start a test vehicle had a minor accident in Dänikon, damaging a ground plate and two tires. The pilot project, called Iamo, aims to complement public transport, with a safety driver on board during the test phase.

Company involved
Swiss Transit Lab

1 source article · read the reporting →

Abbott issues correction for FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors over incorrect glucose readings

Abbott initiated a medical device correction for certain FreeStyle Libre 3 and Libre 3 Plus sensors after internal testing found they might give incorrect low glucose readings. The company says the issue stems from one production line and could lead to improper treatment decisions for people with diabetes. Abbott is replacing affected sensors at no charge and has reported severe adverse events and deaths potentially associated with the issue.

Company involved
Abbott
AI system involved
FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors

2 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-KHOONZ28 Aug 2021

Tesla on Autopilot hits Florida Highway Patrol cruiser in Orlando

A Tesla using its partially automated Autopilot system struck a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser on an interstate near Orlando on August 28, 2021. The trooper had activated emergency lights and was assisting a disabled vehicle. The Tesla driver and the driver of the disabled vehicle suffered minor injuries; the trooper was unhurt. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration had previously opened an investigation into Tesla's Autopilot after similar collisions with emergency vehicles.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

10 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-PM2UAK1 Apr 2018

Tesla Autopilot fatally strikes motorcyclist in Japan, lawsuit alleges

In April 2018, a Tesla Model X in Autopilot mode struck a group of parked motorcyclists in Kanagawa, Japan, killing one. The driver had dozed off, and the lawsuit alleges that multiple Autopilot sensors failed, causing the car to accelerate into the group. The victim's family is suing Tesla in California, claiming the system was defective and that Tesla ignored safety recommendations.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

4 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-QKGQU710 Jul 2016

Knightscope K5 Security Robot Runs Over Toddler at Stanford Shopping Centre

A Knightscope K5 autonomous security robot patrolling the Stanford Shopping Centre in Palo Alto, California, struck a 16-month-old boy from behind, causing him to fall, and then ran over his leg. The child suffered a scraped leg and swelling but no serious injuries. Knightscope stated that the child ran backwards into the robot and that its sensors did not detect the collision. The mall suspended the robots pending investigation.

Company involved
Stanford Shopping Centre
AI system involved
Knightscope K5

10 source articles · read the reporting →

Tesla Employee Dies in Full Self-Driving Crash in Colorado Mountains

Hans von Ohain, a Tesla recruiter, died when his Model 3 crashed into a tree and caught fire while using Tesla's Full Self-Driving feature on a mountain road in Colorado. His widow, Nora Bass, criticised Tesla for lack of response, saying they were treated like 'guinea pigs'. Investigators noted that Ohain's blood alcohol was over three times the legal limit, but the crash did not show typical signs of drunk driving, suggesting the driver-assistance feature was active. Tesla has not commented on the incident.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Full Self-Driving

10 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-TJN7PL11 Dec 2021

Paris taxi company G7 suspends Tesla Model 3 after fatal crash

A Paris taxi company, G7, suspended Tesla Model 3 cars from its fleet after an off-duty driver's car was involved in a collision that killed one person and injured 20 others. It was not clear whether Tesla's Autopilot was active. G7 said Tesla's initial inquiry found no malfunction but that the car appeared to accelerate when the driver tried to brake. The company said it would pay affected drivers' lost wages while a police investigation continues.

Company involved
G7
AI system involved
Tesla Model 3

7 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-UV67FA8 Mar 2022

Worker dies after Tesla on autopilot collides with repair truck in Taoyuan

A Tesla with Autopilot engaged collided with a highway maintenance truck on National Highway 3 near Daxi, Taoyuan. The driver admitted he was not paying attention while Autopilot was active. A worker putting out traffic cones after the crash was struck and killed by a BMW 20 seconds later. Police are investigating the two drivers for public safety offenses.

AI system involved
Autopilot

2 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-X4CA8320 Mar 2018

Cruise self-driving car ticketed for not yielding to pedestrian in San Francisco

A Cruise self-driving car was issued a traffic citation by San Francisco police after it allegedly failed to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. The company disputes the violation, claiming its data shows the pedestrian was 10.8 feet away and the car acted correctly. No one was injured. The incident occurred a week after a fatal Uber self-driving car crash in Arizona.

Company involved
Cruise
AI system involved
Cruise self-driving car

10 source articles · read the reporting →

Tesla Autopilot involved in 13 fatal crashes, US regulator finds

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that Tesla's Autopilot driver-assistance system was involved in at least 13 fatal crashes. The regulator stated that Tesla's weak driver engagement system and permissive operating capabilities created a critical safety gap, and that the name 'Autopilot' may mislead drivers about its capabilities. Tesla issued a recall for 2.03 million vehicles to improve driver monitoring, but the NHTSA opened a second investigation to assess whether the recall adequately addressed the safety concerns.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

2 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-39VK3D3 Sep 2026

Tesla Autopilot crash kills driver after vehicle halts on highway

A Tesla operating on Autopilot or Full Self-Driving software halted on a busy highway, leading to a rear-end collision with an F-350 truck that killed the driver. The crash report confirmed the automated driving system was engaged during the lethal collision. The incident is under investigation.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

10 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-PBQII417 Feb 2023

Tesla Model 3 accident in Ruian, China kills one, injures one

A Tesla Model 3 crashed in Ruian, Zhejiang Province on February 17, 2023, killing one person and injuring another. The car was reportedly running at high speed before colliding with other vehicles. Some netizens speculated that the brakes failed. Tesla expressed sadness and said it would cooperate with the investigation, which is ongoing.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Model 3

6 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-VFXGRY23 Mar 2023

Cruise recalls 300 robotaxis after crashing into San Francisco bus

On March 23, 2023, a Cruise self-driving robotaxi rear-ended an articulated San Francisco Municipal Transit Authority bus in San Francisco. The low-speed crash caused minor damage to the robotaxi's front fender and no injuries. Cruise filed a voluntary recall with NHTSA and issued a software update, stating that the software inaccurately predicted the movement of articulated vehicles.

Company involved
Cruise
AI system involved
Cruise self-driving robotaxi

10 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-E7IRBT1 Jul 2022

Tesla Autopilot suspected in two fatal motorcycle crashes

In July 2022, two motorcyclists were killed in separate crashes involving Teslas suspected of using Autopilot. Both crashes occurred at night and involved cruiser motorcycles with low-set taillights. A theory suggests that Tesla's camera-only system, Tesla Vision, may have misidentified the close-together taillights as distant car headlights, leading to the collisions. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating both incidents.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

4 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-G2H6JW12 Aug 2021

Nio ES8 fatal crash with Nio Pilot on highway in China

On August 12, 2021, a Nio ES8 with Nio Pilot active struck a stationary highway maintenance vehicle on a highway in Putian, Fujian, killing the 31-year-old driver. The system failed to detect the stationary obstacle. The driver's family alleged Nio employees tampered with data from the crashed vehicle, which Nio denied. The cause remains under investigation by local police.

Company involved
Nio
AI system involved
Nio Pilot

10 source articles · read the reporting →

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