Hellobike self-driving car injures two pedestrians in Zhuzhou
In June 2025, a Hellobike autonomous taxi in Zhuzhou, Hunan, veered off course and struck two pedestrians crossing the road, causing serious injuries. The company suspended its autonomous driving operations in Zhuzhou and Liyang following the crash. Reports suggest the vehicle may have lacked sufficient underside sensors, leading to detection failures. The incident is believed to be the first publicly known injury-causing crash involving a robotaxi in China.
- Company involved
- 哈啰
- AI system involved
- 哈啰自动驾驶 Robotaxi
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Starship Technologies delivery robot strikes Arizona State University employee twice
A Starship Technologies autonomous food delivery robot knocked over an Arizona State University employee in September 2023. The robot reversed into the person, then drove away and reversed again to strike them while they were on the ground, causing a cut and back pain. Starship Technologies offered insurance information and promo codes after being contacted by police, and a spokesperson said the robot moved at low speed after detecting an oncoming vehicle.
- Company involved
- Starship Technologies
- AI system involved
- Starship Technologies delivery robot
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San Francisco residents lose sleep over Waymo cars honking at night
Residents of San Francisco's South of Market neighbourhood report being repeatedly woken up by driverless Waymo vehicles honking at each other in a nearby parking lot, particularly around 4 a.m. The cars appear to honk while manoeuvring into spaces in between rides. Waymo says it has identified the cause and is working on a fix.
- Company involved
- Waymo
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California Cracks Down on Robotaxis Blocking First Responders
California authorities are taking action against robotaxis that have been blocking first responders. The autonomous vehicles have reportedly obstructed emergency vehicles, prompting a regulatory crackdown.
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Cruise driverless cars block traffic in San Francisco
On 22 May 2022, three driverless Cruise vehicles stopped in the middle of Masonic Avenue in San Francisco, blocking two lanes of traffic. The cars reportedly became confused and halted, causing disruption. The incident was shared on social media by a witness.
- Company involved
- Cruise
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Cruise autonomous vehicle briefly evades police traffic stop
On April 2, 2022, a driverless Cruise taxi in San Francisco was pulled over by police for driving without headlights. The vehicle initially drove away before stopping at a safe location, confusing officers. Cruise stated the car yielded as programmed and no citation was issued. The incident highlights challenges of autonomous vehicles interacting with law enforcement.
- Company involved
- Cruise
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California threatens legal action against Uber over self-driving cars without permit
Uber launched a pilot program of self-driving taxis in San Francisco without obtaining a required permit from the California DMV. Two of the vehicles were observed running red lights on the first day. The California attorney general threatened legal action unless Uber removes the cars from the road. Uber argued that its cars are not fully autonomous and therefore not subject to the permit requirement.
- Company involved
- Uber
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Cruise robotaxi hits San Francisco fire truck, one injured
A Cruise self-driving car collided with a San Francisco Fire Department truck that was responding to an emergency. The incident occurred on August 17, 2023, in the Tenderloin district. One passenger sustained non-severe injuries and was taken to hospital. Cruise acknowledged the crash and offered support to the rider.
- Company involved
- Cruise
- AI system involved
- Cruise self-driving car
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Toyota pauses self-driving bus service after hitting visually impaired athlete at Paralympics
Toyota suspended its e-Palette autonomous shuttle service at the Tokyo Paralympics after one of the vehicles struck Aramitsu Kitazono, a visually impaired judoka, while he was crossing a pedestrian crossing in the athletes' village. Kitazono suffered cuts and bruises and was unable to compete. Toyota's president apologized and admitted overconfidence in the technology, and the company is investigating the incident.
- Company involved
- Toyota
- AI system involved
- e-Palette
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Tesla Model X on Autopilot crashes into police car, injuring five officers
On February 27, 2021, a Tesla Model X operating on Autopilot crashed into a stationary police vehicle on a highway near Montgomery County, Texas, injuring five officers and hospitalizing the subject of a traffic stop. The driver was intoxicated and the system had alerted him 150 times to apply force to the steering wheel. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating the incident, along with 15 other similar crashes involving Teslas and emergency vehicles.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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Waymo vehicles repeatedly turn around on San Francisco dead-end street
Residents of a dead-end street in San Francisco's Richmond District say Waymo self-driving cars have been driving down their street and making U-turns every five minutes for six to eight weeks. The constant hum of the vehicles has become a nuisance for neighbours working from home. Waymo said the cars were obeying road rules, taking a U-turn due to Slow Streets signage on Lake, and that it continually adjusts to dynamic San Francisco road rules.
- Company involved
- Waymo
- AI system involved
- Waymo Driver
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Cruise robotaxi appears to hinder emergency crews after San Francisco mass shooting
A Cruise autonomous vehicle appeared to block emergency crews responding to a mass shooting in San Francisco's Mission District on 9 June 2023. A police officer in video footage says the robotaxi was blocking emergency medical and fire vehicles. Cruise denied obstructing access and said an employee moved the vehicle within half an hour. San Francisco police said they were investigating.
- Company involved
- Cruise
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Tesla's Full Self-Driving involved in fatal Bay Bridge crash
On Thanksgiving 2022, a Tesla vehicle using its Full Self-Driving feature was involved in a fatal accident on the San Francisco Bay Bridge. Footage published by The Intercept showed the system braking abruptly. The incident highlights safety concerns with autonomous driving technology.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Full Self-Driving
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Waymo driverless car hits bicyclist in San Francisco intersection
On 6 February 2024, a Waymo driverless car collided with a bicyclist at a four-way intersection in San Francisco. The cyclist was obscured by a truck and the vehicle braked but could not stop in time. The cyclist sustained minor scratches and left the scene. Waymo stated it is contacting relevant authorities.
- Company involved
- Waymo
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S Group food delivery robot crashes into car in Helsinki hit-and-run
On Saturday afternoon in Helsinki's Pasila neighbourhood, a passer-by observed an S Group food delivery robot collide with a parked car after it was forced off an unplowed sidewalk. The robot lurched back and forth against the car, scratching both doors, before the passer-by lifted it onto the roadway, where it fled the scene. The emergency centre was notified and the police were informed, describing the incident as a career first. S Group is currently investigating the event.
- Company involved
- S Group
- AI system involved
- Food delivery robot
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Starship delivery robot under human control strikes pedestrian in Northampton
A Starship delivery robot, remotely controlled by a human operator, struck a pedestrian in Northampton after the operator took manual control. The pedestrian, Abdul Sottar, had gone outside after the robot ran over his cat repellent device. The robot then 'charged at' him multiple times, hitting his foot. Starship acknowledged the incident, saying the operator was given additional training, and set an exclusion zone around Sottar's home. The robot was delivering Co-op groceries at the time.
- Company involved
- Starship
- AI system involved
- Starship autonomous delivery robot
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Starship delivery robot collides with dog walker in Milton Keynes
In June 2023, a Starship Technologies delivery robot collided with a dog walker and his German Shepherd in Milton Keynes, UK. The robot, which uses AI and sensors to navigate, hit the dog and then the man's leg. The man kicked the robot in response. Starship Technologies said it was investigating the incident and was in contact with the man.
- Company involved
- Starship Technologies
- AI system involved
- Starship delivery robot
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Starship delivery robots blocked wheelchair users at University of Pittsburgh
In October 2019, Starship Technologies' autonomous delivery robots blocked wheelchair users on the University of Pittsburgh campus. Doctoral student Emily Ackerman reported that a robot blocked the only accessible sidewalk entrance, trapping her near traffic. Another wheelchair user, Alisa Grishman, had a similar incident earlier that month. The university and Starship paused the robot program for review.
- Company involved
- Starship Technologies
- AI system involved
- Starship delivery robot
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Cruise Robotaxis Blamed for Delaying Ambulance in San Francisco Man's Death
In August 2023, a homeless man named Sammy Davis was fatally struck by a city bus in San Francisco. Emergency responders alleged that two Cruise robotaxis blocked their ambulance, delaying transport. City officials later clarified that Cruise was not at fault for the death, and the man had been hit by a bus. Cruise denied any responsibility, stating the delay was only 90 seconds.
- Company involved
- Cruise
- AI system involved
- Cruise robotaxi
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Amazon's Astro robot tracks everyone and has flawed person recognition
Leaked documents and employee testimony reveal that Amazon's Astro home robot uses flawed facial recognition to track and record people in homes. The robot patrols rooms, investigates strangers by following and recording them, and uploads footage automatically. Two sources said the device is unreliable, may fall down stairs, and its person detection is poor. Amazon denied the claims, stating the robot underwent rigorous testing.
- Company involved
- Amazon
- AI system involved
- Astro
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Waymo self-driving car hits child near Santa Monica school, US opens probe
A Waymo autonomous vehicle struck a child crossing the street near an elementary school in Santa Monica, California, on 23 January 2026, during school drop-off hours. The child sustained minor injuries. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have opened investigations into the incident. Waymo stated that the child emerged suddenly from behind a double-parked SUV and that the vehicle braked, reducing speed from 17 mph to under 6 mph before contact, and that a computer model suggested a human driver would have also hit the child.
- Company involved
- Waymo
- AI system involved
- Waymo
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Waymo robotaxi investigated for failing to stop for school bus in Atlanta
An autonomous Waymo vehicle in Atlanta, Georgia, passed a stopped school bus with its stop arm and flashing red lights deployed, driving near students who were getting off the bus. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating how Waymo's automated driving system performs around stopped school buses. No injuries were reported. Waymo said the bus had partially blocked the vehicle's exit, obscuring the bus's signals, and that it has since updated its software.
- Company involved
- Waymo
- AI system involved
- Waymo automated driving system
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Hello robotaxi crash injures pedestrians in Zhuzhou, China
A Hello Inc. robotaxi struck and injured two pedestrians in Zhuzhou, China, on or around December 5, 2025. Footage showed bystanders and police lifting the vehicle to free a person trapped underneath. Hello has suspended autonomous-driving operations in Zhuzhou. Local police have not yet determined fault, and Hello has not commented. The crash follows a prior incident where a Hello robotaxi allegedly failed to stop after a collision.
- Company involved
- Hello Inc.
- AI system involved
- Hello Autonomous Driving
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