ZTO Express unmanned vehicle drags fallen e-bike in Shaanxi
On 8 April 2025, a ZTO Express unmanned delivery vehicle operated by Jiushi Intelligent Technology in Xianyang, Shaanxi, failed to detect a fallen electric bicycle and dragged it along the road. The vehicle's safety system triggered braking after contact but then resumed speed. No injuries were reported, and the company suspended the vehicle, apologised, and is cooperating with traffic police investigation.
- Company involved
- ZTO Express
- AI system involved
- 九识无人车
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Unimore Racing driverless car collision at Imola
Unimore Racing, scontro in pista per l’auto senza pilota a Imola - Gazzetta di Modena
At Imola's Enzo e Dino Ferrari circuit, the driverless cars of Unimore Racing and Politecnico di Milano battled for the lead in the autonomous racing championship. With two laps remaining, the two cars, running first and second, collided, forcing both to retire.
- Company involved
- Unimore Racing and PoliMOVE
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Driver-Assist System Initiates Lane Change, Causes Rear-End Collision on Highway
“智驾系统”自主变道 高速公路上遭遇追尾 - 新浪财经
A driver's XPeng X9, with its NGP driver-assistance system engaged, autonomously initiated a left lane change on an expressway. During the maneuver, a vehicle ahead braked suddenly and the car was rear-ended by a large truck. Police determined the lane change caused the accident and held the driver fully liable; the vehicle repair estimate exceeded 100,000 yuan.
- AI system involved
- Xpeng NGP (Navigation Guided Pilot)
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Imola: Driverless Cars from Unimore and Politecnico di Milano Collide on Track
Imola, scontro in pista fra le auto senza pilota di Unimore e Politecnico di Milano VIDEO - rainews.it
During the European opening race of the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League at Imola, the driverless cars from Unimore Racing and Politecnico di Milano collided while fighting for the lead. Both vehicles were forced to retire with two laps remaining.
- Company involved
- Unimore Racing (Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia)
- AI system involved
- Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League
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Coco and Serve robots smash two Chicago bus shelters
Two self-driving food delivery robots operated by Coco and Serve Robotics crashed into Chicago bus shelters within a week. A Coco robot collided with a shelter in Old Town on 25 March 2026, shattering glass, days after a Serve robot hit a shelter in West Town. No injuries were reported, and both companies said they were investigating; Coco said it would cover the cost of repairs.
- Company involved
- Coco and Serve Robotics
- AI system involved
- Coco delivery robot and Serve Robotics delivery robot
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NEV 'Smart Cruise' Crashes Into Construction Cones; Traffic Police: Assisted Driving Is Not Autonomous Driving
新能源汽车“智能巡航”撞上施工锥桶，交警：辅助驾驶不等于自动驾驶！ - 紫牛新闻
On the morning of August 20, on the G15 Shenhai Expressway in Hai'an, a new energy sedan using its smart cruise function drove into construction cones placed in the first lane. The driver swerved into the rightmost lane after impact, and no injuries were reported. Traffic police said assisted driving is not autonomous driving and the driver remains primarily responsible.
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Five cars race at Imola with no one at the wheel: a crash decides the race
Cinque auto corrono a Imola senza nessuno al volante: è un incidente a decidere la gara - La Stampa
Five driverless single-seaters competed for 12 laps at the Imola circuit in the first European race among multiple fully autonomous cars. All teams used the same vehicle, with the difference made by real-time perception, planning, and decision-making software. A crash occurred when the leading car, Unimore, slowed due to a technical fault and was hit from behind by PoliMOVE, paving the way for the Emirati team Kinetiz to win.
- Company involved
- Unimore
- AI system involved
- Unimore
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Waymo and Zoox robotaxi test drivers report neck and back pain from sudden vehicle movements
WaymoとZooxのロボタクシー、試験運転手が急な動きで首や背中の痛みを訴える - Межа. Новини України.
Test drivers monitoring autonomous vehicles for Waymo and Zoox have reported sprains, back and neck pain, and whiplash-like symptoms after sudden vehicle movements. Long shifts and unpredictable acceleration, braking, and turns are contributing to physical strain. The issue highlights employee safety as robotaxi testing expands.
- Company involved
- Waymo and Zoox
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Exclusive: 8 rollovers in a year turn underground road into self-driving car terror zone; reporter's car also swerves
[단독] "1년 새 8번 전복" 자율주행차 공포의 구간 된 지하도로, 취재차량도 '휘청' / 풀버전 - v.daum.net
On the Shinwol-Yeoui underground road in Seoul, eight vehicles have overturned at the same spot in the past year. All had autonomous driving assist features, and it is suspected that lane recognition errors caused them to suddenly veer off and hit the curb. A reporter's test drive confirmed that the lane-keeping system disengaged at the problematic sections.
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SIT Acronis Autonomous Self-Driving Car Crashes Into Wall
During round one of Roborace's Season Beta 1.1, a self-driving car from team SIT Acronis Autonomous drove directly into a wall while navigating a gentle curve. The incident occurred without any other cars on the track, and the cause was unclear. Another team's car also experienced positioning issues, highlighting the challenges of autonomous racing at high speeds.
- Company involved
- SIT Acronis Autonomous
- AI system involved
- Roborace autonomous racing car
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Robotaxi causes accident in Dänikon – SBB and canton report property damage
Robotaxi baut Unfall in Dänikon – SBB und Kanton melden Sachschaden - Tages-Anzeiger
A robotaxi was involved in an accident in Dänikon on Friday with minor property damage. The driving system mistakenly classified a ground plate as drivable, resulting in tire damage. The Federal Roads Office confirmed that safe continued operation of the remaining vehicles is possible.
- Company involved
- iamo
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US Robotaxis Plagued by Whiplash Injuries from Sudden Braking
米ロボタクシー、「いきなりブレーキ」でむち打ち続出 - 自動運転ラボ
Waymo and Zoox reported over 24 injury accidents involving test drivers in 2024-2025, mostly from sudden braking or system errors. Drivers suffered whiplash and other injuries, with some off work for over 150 days. Zoox recalled hundreds of vehicles due to braking problems.
- Company involved
- Waymo
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EasyMile ordered to stop carrying passengers after injury in Ohio
A passenger was injured while riding in an EasyMile self-driving shuttle in Columbus, Ohio, when the vehicle made an emergency stop from 7 mph, causing the passenger to fall from their seat. The passenger sought medical attention, and the local transportation project Smart Columbus halted the service. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) partially suspended EasyMile's US operations, prohibiting the company from carrying passengers while it investigates the incident.
- Company involved
- EasyMile
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Zoox Recalls Software After Autonomous Vehicles Cross Lane Lines
Zoox issued a voluntary software recall for 332 autonomous vehicles after identifying instances where the vehicles crossed center lane lines or blocked crosswalks. The issue, first observed on August 26, 2025, involved a robotaxi making a wide turn into an opposing lane. No collisions occurred, but the company acknowledged the risk and deployed software updates in November and December to correct the behavior. Zoox is in ongoing discussions with NHTSA about the incidents.
- Company involved
- Zoox
- AI system involved
- Zoox autonomous driving system
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Boston Dynamics' ATLAS Robot Falls Off Stage During Autonomous Demo
During a presentation at the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders, Boston Dynamics' humanoid robot ATLAS was walking autonomously on stage. As it attempted to exit, its foot caught on a stage light, causing it to trip and fall through the back curtain. No injuries were reported, and the incident was treated as a humorous mishap.
- Company involved
- Boston Dynamics
- AI system involved
- ATLAS
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Serve Robotics delivery robot crosses police crime scene after human operator error
A Serve Robotics sidewalk delivery robot crossed yellow caution tape and entered a crime scene in Los Angeles after a human operator remotely took control and decided to proceed when bystanders lifted the tape. The company acknowledged the error, stating the robot's autonomous system would not have crossed on its own. Serve Robotics is implementing new protocols and software updates to prevent similar incidents in the future.
- Company involved
- Serve Robotics
- AI system involved
- sidewalk delivery robot
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Volkswagen Settles Class Action Over Front Assist Automatic Braking Defects
A class action lawsuit alleged that Volkswagen and Audi vehicles equipped with automatic emergency braking systems, including Volkswagen's Front Assist, can mistakenly activate sudden braking while driving, posing a safety hazard. The lawsuit, consolidated from four class actions, claimed the systems were defective. Volkswagen denied the claims but reached a settlement in January 2024, providing an extended warranty, partial reimbursement for past repairs, and additional information on system limitations. The settlement was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri.
- Company involved
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- AI system involved
- Front Assist, Audi Braking Guard, Pre Sense Front, Audi Pre Sense City, Turn assist
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Waymo robotaxi and Serve delivery robot collide in Los Angeles
On December 27, 2024, a Waymo robotaxi and a Serve Robotics sidewalk delivery robot collided at an intersection in West Hollywood, Los Angeles. The Waymo vehicle was making a right turn when the Serve bot, under remote supervision, moved into the turning lane. The Waymo Driver system classified the bot as an inanimate object and applied hard braking, but made contact at 4 mph. Neither vehicle was damaged, and both companies stated they are working to avoid similar incidents in the future.
- Company involved
- Waymo and Serve Robotics
- AI system involved
- Waymo Driver and Serve delivery robot
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Volvo self-driving car blinded by snow in Sweden test
During testing in Jokkmokk, Sweden, a Volvo self-driving XC90 SUV's radar sensors became caked with frozen flakes, rendering the vehicle unable to read the road. The incident highlighted the challenge of snow blindness for autonomous vehicles. Ford engineers later proposed a solution using lidar to create high-definition 3-D maps.
- Company involved
- Volvo Cars
- AI system involved
- self-driving XC90 SUV
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Waymo recalls robotaxi software after crash into telephone pole
On May 21, 2024, a Waymo autonomous vehicle crashed into a telephone pole in Phoenix, Arizona, while driving to a passenger pickup location. The vehicle was damaged but no one was injured. Waymo issued a voluntary recall and updated the software and mapping for its entire fleet of 672 vehicles to correct an error that assigned a low damage score to the pole and to improve the map.
- Company involved
- Waymo
- AI system involved
- Waymo autonomous vehicle
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Serve Robotics apologises after delivery robot smashes Chicago bus shelter
A Serve Robotics food delivery robot crashed into a bus shelter on Grand Avenue in West Town, Chicago, in late March 2026, shattering the glass. The company paid for immediate repairs and has now placed an apology advertisement at the same bus shelter. The incident contributed to renewed safety concerns regarding the city's robot delivery pilot programme.
- Company involved
- Serve Robotics
- AI system involved
- Serve Robotics delivery robot
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Researchers demonstrate drone attack on Renault Captur ADAS with fake road signs
Security researchers from Ben Gurion University demonstrated a vulnerability in the Mobileye ADAS system used in a Renault Captur. They used drones to project fake road signs for 100 milliseconds, too quick for human perception but detectable by the system. The attack could trick the car into making unsafe maneuvers, though the system is only Level 0 (advisory). The researchers published their findings in a paper titled 'MobilBye: Attacking ADAS with Camera Spoofing'.
- AI system involved
- Mobileye ADAS
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Delphi denies near-miss between its self-driving car and Google's autonomous vehicle
Delphi Automotive initially reported a near-miss between its self-driving Audi Q5 SUV and a Google Lexus RX400h in Palo Alto, California. A Delphi executive claimed Google's car cut off the Delphi vehicle, which took evasive action. However, Delphi later denied the incident, stating the vehicles were a lane width apart and that both cars performed correctly. Google also confirmed the cars behaved appropriately in an ordinary driving scenario.
- Company involved
- Delphi Automotive
- AI system involved
- Delphi self-driving car (Audi Q5 SUV)
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Kohler, BMW, MaxMara secretly collected customers' facial recognition data
During the 2021 CCTV 3·15 Gala, it was revealed that Kohler, BMW, and MaxMara stores had installed facial recognition cameras from vendors such as Wandianzhang and Youluoke. These cameras captured customers' facial data without their knowledge or consent, and the data was used to track customer visits and inform sales strategies. The systems were deployed in thousands of stores across China, collecting over 100 million facial records. The companies did not inform customers or obtain consent, violating Chinese privacy laws.
- Company involved
- Kohler (China) Investment Co., Ltd., ZhengTong Auto (BMW dealerships), MaxMara
- AI system involved
- Facial recognition cameras from Wandianzhang, Youluoke, Yaliang, Ruiwei
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