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Robot recalls and safety incidents

Yes, there have been robot recalls and safety incidents. The registry records 465 recall and regulatory-action entries across robotaxis, humanoids, surgical robots, and drones, including 195 recalls ordered by bodies such as NHTSA and the FDA. Every entry below is dated, sourced, and tied to a real model, company, or deployment. Sorted most-recent first.

Incidents recorded here are reports, not determinations of fault. Inclusion does not imply the manufacturer or operator caused or is liable for an event.

465
Recall & regulatory-action entries
195
Recalls ordered
64
Regulatory bodies involved
Verified robot recalls and regulatory-action incidents, most recent first
Provenance
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-08-10Chang'e Lander (China National Space Administration)Long March 7A rocket fails during ChinaSat-4B satellite launch from WenchangseriousInvestigation (CNSA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-31Tesla Optimus (Tesla)NHTSA opens probe into 1.2 million Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles over front suspension failuresseriousInvestigation (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-30Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)NHTSA grants Zoox temporary exemption to commercially deploy up to 2,500 robotaxis annuallymoderateRegulatory action (NHTSA)None
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-30Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)NHTSA launches $5M SAE ITC partnership to develop first-ever AV performance standards and updates AV technical guidancemoderateRegulatory action (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-30Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)NHTSA grants Zoox first-ever commercial FMVSS exemption for purpose-built robotaximoderateRegulatory action (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-30Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)NHTSA grants Zoox temporary commercial deployment exemption for up to 2,500 robotaxis annually for two yearsmoderateRegulatory action (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-30Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)Zoox clears final federal hurdle, receives NHTSA exemption to launch paid robotaxi servicemoderateRegulatory action (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-29Dot (DoorDash)FAA grants DoorDash Part 135 air carrier certification for DoorDash Air drone deliverymoderate--
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-29Amazon Robotics fleet (Amazon)Amazon Prime Air MK30 drone crashes into residential garden in Darlington, UK, prompting AAIB investigationminorInquiry opened-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-29Unitree RoboticsFCC effectively bans new foreign-made advanced robotic devices citing national security risks, primarily targeting Chinese manufacturers like UnitreeseriousSuspension (FCC)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-28Cybercab (Tesla)Tesla in Autopilot mode strikes and kills motorcyclist ejected onto TX-130 in Travis CountycatastrophicInquiry opened (NHTSA)None
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-28Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo racks up 83 parking citations totaling $9,325 in Austin since 2024 launchminorFine (City of Austin)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-28Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Rep. Kevin Mullin proposes AV Emergency Response Coordination Act requiring national safety standards for autonomous vehiclesseriousInquiry opened (NHTSA)Outstanding
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-28Amazon Astro (Amazon)FAA signs nationwide Finding of No Significant Impact for Part 135 drone delivery, replacing market-by-market environmental reviewsmoderateRegulatory action (FAA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-28Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Santa Monica judge issues preliminary injunction banning overnight operations at two Waymo Broadway recharging stationsmoderateInquiry opened (Santa Monica Superior Court)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-28Unitree G1 (Unitree Robotics)FCC bans imports of new Chinese-made humanoid and quadruped robots, citing national security risksseriousSuspension (FCC)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-27Unitree RoboticsFCC issues National Security Determination barring all foreign-produced advanced robotic devices from US marketseriousSuspension-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-26Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo robotaxi involved in two-vehicle collision in Los Angeles, multiple people hospitalizedseriousInquiry opened-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-25Tesla Optimus (Tesla)NHTSA probes Tesla FSD marketing after AI-related crashesseriousInvestigation (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-23ANOVO (Momentis Surgical)FDA grants 510(k) clearance to Momentis Surgical Anovo system for multiport surgery, first platform supporting all three surgical access approachesmoderateRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-22Johnson & Johnson Ottava (Johnson & Johnson)FDA clears Johnson & Johnson Ottava robotic surgical system for soft tissue surgeriesmoderateRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-22Johnson & Johnson Ottava (Johnson & Johnson)FDA grants De Novo authorization to Johnson & Johnson OTTAVA robotic surgical system for multiple soft tissue proceduresmoderateRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-22Johnson & Johnson Ottava (Johnson & Johnson)FDA grants De Novo marketing authorization to J&J Ottava surgical robotmoderateRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-22Cybercab (Tesla)France blocks Tesla FSD Supervised approval over safety concernsmoderate--
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-22Johnson & Johnson Ottava (Johnson & Johnson)FDA clears J&J Ottava surgical robot for US launch following de novo submissionminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-20Tesla Optimus (Tesla)Tesla Robotaxi teleoperator drove vehicle into tree stump in Houston, NHTSA data showsminorInquiry opened (NHTSA)Acknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-20Tesla Optimus (Tesla)Tesla Robotaxi remote operator crashed into tree stump in HoustonminorInvestigation (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-17Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)Zoox recalls entire 105-vehicle fleet after robotaxi drove into smoke-filled active fire sceneRecallseriousRecall ordered (NHTSA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-17Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)Zoox recalls entire 105-vehicle fleet because robotaxis may not detect heavy smoke and could impede emergency respondersRecallseriousRecall ordered (NHTSA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-17Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)Zoox recalls 105 robotaxis over failure to detect heavy smoke (NHTSA 26E044)RecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-17Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)Zoox recalls 105 robotaxis after vehicle drove into heavy smoke at active Las Vegas fire sceneRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-17Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)Zoox issues software recall after robotaxi drove through heavy smoke at Las Vegas emergency sceneRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-16Serve Gen 3 (Serve Robotics)DDOT issues sidewalk robot permits to Serve Robotics and Coco Robotics for food delivery in Washington DCminorRegulatory action-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-15Tesla Optimus (Tesla)NTSB preliminary report: Tesla Katy crash driver overrode FSD by pressing accelerator to 100%, vehicle exceeded 70 mphseriousInvestigation (NTSB)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-14ALIA-250 (Beta Technologies)FAA eVTOL Integration Pilot Program: BETA Technologies ALIA conducts organ transport test flightmoderateRegulatory action (FAA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-13Valo (Vertical Aerospace)Vertical Aerospace delays Valo type certification to 2029, pushes critical design review to end of 2026moderateRegulatory action-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-11Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan drafting cost-recovery fee legislation to fine AV companies for impeding emergency responseseriousRegulatory actionAcknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-09Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)NHTSA issues directive to AV developers citing clear pattern of driverless AVs interfering with first respondersmoderateInquiry opened (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-08Ukrainian ArmorSBU raids Ukrainian Armor over RPG-75M procurement; deputy director allegedly beatenseriousInvestigation (SBU (Security Service of Ukraine))In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-08Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)NHTSA demands AV developers stop driverless vehicles from interfering with first respondersseriousInquiry opened (NHTSA)Outstanding
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-08Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)NHTSA issues call to action to AV developers over pattern of driverless AVs interfering with first respondersseriousInquiry opened (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-07Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)SF Supervisor Bilal Mahmood launches inquiry into Waymo's July 4 traffic meltdownmoderateInquiry opened (San Francisco Board of Supervisors)Outstanding
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-04Skye Air Drone Fleet (Skye Air Mobility)DGCA issues public notice flagging absence of authorized BVLoS drone frameworkmoderateInquiry opened (DGCA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-03Tesla Optimus (Tesla)Tesla driver charged with manslaughter in Katy crash was Googling 'FSD too timid'catastrophicInquiry opened (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-02Tesla Optimus (Tesla)Tesla FSD driver charged with manslaughter after fatal crash into Texas home kills 76-year-old residentcatastrophicInvestigation (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-02Skydio X10 (Skydio)FBI seizes 500+ drones during FIFA World Cup 2026moderateRegulatory action (FAA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-02AeroVironment Switchblade (300/600) (AeroVironment)Pentagon awards AeroVironment 00M contract for counter-drone technologyminorRegulatory action-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-02Cybercab (Tesla)NHTSA sends Tesla 24-part information demand in EA26002, requesting internal 'Radar Saves Us' document on vision-only FSD limitationsseriousInvestigation (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-01Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)California SB 1246 and AB 1777 take effect July 1, 2026 - new AV regulationsminorRegulatory action-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-01Serve Gen 3 (Serve Robotics)Georgia HB 986 takes effect July 1, 2026 - delivery robot sidewalk speed raised to 7 mphminorRegulatory action-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-01Hugo RAS (Medtronic)Medtronic Hugo surgical robot earns FDA clearance for additional indicationminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-01Dynamis Robotic Surgical System (LEM Surgical)LEM Surgical receives FDA clearance for Dynamis multi-arm surgical robotminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-01Versius (CMR Surgical)FDA clears CMR Surgical Versius Plus robotic surgical system for gallbladder removal proceduresminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-30ROBODOC Surgical System (ROBODOC)ROBODOC Surgical System receives FDA 510(k) marketing clearanceminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-30AEVEX Strike Drone (AEVEX Aerospace)US Air Force awards AEVEX 0M contract for GPS-resistant autonomous strike dronesminorRegulatory action-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-30Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo recalls nearly 3,800 robotaxis over freeway construction zone risksRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-30Semi (Tesla)Tesla Semi involved in first fatal crash, killing 2 in NevadacatastrophicInquiry opened (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-28Semi (Tesla)First recorded Tesla Semi fatal crash kills two people in NevadacriticalInvestigation (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-28Tesla Optimus (Tesla)Texas tightens robotaxi rules after emergency response incidentsseriousRegulatory action-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-26Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)NHTSA proposes amending federal brake standards for autonomous vehicles without human driversminorRegulatory action (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-26Tesla Optimus (Tesla)NHTSA proposes amending FMVSS brake standards to remove manual controls requirement for autonomous vehiclesminorRegulatory action (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-23Dynamis Robotic Surgical System (LEM Surgical)LEM Surgical receives second FDA 510(k) clearance for next-gen robotic surgical systemminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-22da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive Surgical recalls da Vinci SP1098 instrumentRecallmoderateRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-22Tesla Optimus (Tesla)NHTSA opens special investigation into fatal Tesla Model 3 crash into Katy, Texas home that killed Martha Avila (June 19 2026)criticalInvestigation (NHTSA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-22Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)Zoox issues software recall after robotaxi drives through heavy smoke at Las Vegas fire sceneRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-20Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)Zoox recalled 105 robotaxis after an unoccupied vehicle drove into heavy smoke at an active fire scene in Las VegasRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-20Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)Zoox software recall (NHTSA 26E044) — robotaxi drove into active fire scene confused by heavy smokeRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-20Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)Zoox issues software recall after robotaxi drives through heavy smoke at active fire scene in Las VegasRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-20Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)Zoox recalls 105 robotaxis after one drove into active fire scene in Las VegasRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-20Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)Zoox recalls all 105 robotaxis (NHTSA 26E044) after robotaxi drove into heavy smoke at an active fire sceneRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-20Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)Zoox issues software recall after robotaxi drove into heavy smoke at active fire scene in Las VegasRecallserious--
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-20Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)Zoox issues software recall after robotaxi drove into heavy smoke at emergency fire sceneRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-20Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)Zoox issues software recall after robotaxi entered smoke-filled emergency fire sceneRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-20Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)Zoox recalls 105 robotaxis after vehicle drove into heavy smoke at active fire scene in Las VegasRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-20Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)Zoox recalls 105 robotaxis after unoccupied vehicle drove into heavy smoke at active fire scene in Las VegasRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-19Tesla Optimus (Tesla)Tesla driver charged with manslaughter after FSD crash into Texas home kills womancatastrophicInquiry opened (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-19Tesla Optimus (Tesla)Tesla Model 3 with FSD active crashed into Katy TX home at 70+ mph, killing Martha Avila, 76; driver overrode FSD by pressing accelerator to 100%criticalInvestigation (NHTSA)Outstanding
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-19Tesla Optimus (Tesla)Tesla Model 3 crashes into Katy, TX home killing 76-year-old Martha Avila; NHTSA opens special crash investigationcatastrophicInvestigation (NHTSA)Outstanding
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-18Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo recalls 3,871 robotaxis over software glitch risking entry into closed freeway construction zonesRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-18Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo recalls nearly 3,900 robotaxis over risk of entering closed freeway construction zonesRecallseriousRecall ordered (NHTSA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-18Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo recalls ~3900 robotaxis over risk of entering closed freeway construction zonesRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-18Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo recalls nearly 3,900 robotaxis over risk of entering closed freeway construction zonesRecallseriousRecall ordered (NHTSA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-18Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo voluntarily recalled 3,871 robotaxis after vehicles drove into closed freeway construction zonesRecallseriousRecall ordered (NHTSA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-18Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo recalls 3,871 robotaxis over software causing vehicles to enter closed freeway construction zonesRecallseriousRecall ordered (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-17Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo recalls 3,871 5th-gen ADS vehicles over freeway construction zone detection failureRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-17Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo recalls 3,871 robotaxis (NHTSA 26E035) after vehicles drove into closed freeway construction zones at speedRecallseriousRecall ordered (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-17Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo recalls 3,871 vehicles over freeway construction zone entry failures (NHTSA 26E035)RecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-16Capital FactoryCapital Factory founder Joshua Baer killed in plane crash near Laredo, TexascatastrophicInvestigation (NTSB)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-15ROSA (Zimmer Biomet)FDA Class I recall: Zimmer Biomet ROSA Brain 3.0 robotic surgery system software anomalyRecallcatastrophicRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-15Revolve Surgical Platform (Revolve Surgical)Revolve Surgical receives FDA 510(k) clearance for surgical robot platformminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-15Evie Ring (and EvieMED) (Movano Health)Movano Health secures FDA clearance for EvieMED RingminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-15Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo recalls 672 robotaxis after collision with telephone pole in PhoenixRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-15Dexter (Distalmotion)Distalmotion Dexter robot receives FDA 510(k) clearance for gynecology indicationsminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-15THINK Surgical TMINI (THINK Surgical)THINK Surgical receives FDA 510(k) clearance for TMINI 1.1minorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-15Joby S4 (Joby Aviation)Joby Aviation completes FAA Stage 4 certification, advancing toward air taxi launchminorRegulatory action (FAA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-15Happy Ring (Happy Health)Happy Ring earns second FDA clearance for at-home sleep testingminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-15Archer Midnight (Archer Aviation)Archer Aviation completes FAA Phase 3 certification for Midnight eVTOLminorRegulatory action (FAA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-13Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo recalls 3,871 ADS vehicles (NHTSA 26E-035) over entering freeway construction zonesRecallseriousRecall ordered (NHTSA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-13Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Software May Allow Vehicle to Enter and Drive In Freeway Construction ZonesRecallserious--
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-10Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo recalls 672 robotaxis after vehicle collided with telephone pole in PhoenixRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-09Versius (CMR Surgical)CMR Surgical recalls Versius Surgical System consoles due to Secure Boot cybersecurity vulnerabilityRecallmoderateRecall ordered (FDA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-08Unitree G1 (Unitree Robotics)Pentagon adds Unitree Robotics to Chinese Military Companies list (1260H)seriousRegulatory action-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-03Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)NHTSA grants first Automated Vehicle Exemption to ZooxminorRegulatory action (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-03Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)CNN uncovers reported close calls with Waymo robotaxis - 'I had to push my son out of the way'seriousInquiry opened (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-02Vantis BVLOS Network (Vantis)FAA grants aircraft-agnostic BVLOS waiver for Vantis network across 5,000 square milesminorRegulatory action (FAA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-01Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo recalls 3,871 robotaxis over freeway construction zone risk (NHTSA Campaign 26E035000)RecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-01Borunte RobotBorunte Robot founder Yin Rongzao sued for 7M yuan unauthorized bonuses after demanding 2M yuan/month salaryseriousRegulatory action (none)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-01Arion-SMET (Hanwha Aerospace)Explosion at Hanwha Aerospace Daejeon rocket propellant plant kills five, injures twocriticalInvestigation (Korean Ministry of Employment and Labor)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-05-28da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive Surgical recalls 8mm SureForm 30 Gray Reloads after patient deathRecallcatastrophicRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-05-28Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo robotaxi blocked Dallas first responders from reaching fatal Oak Cliff apartment explosionseriousInquiry opened (NHTSA)Acknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-05-26SkyMagic89 drones crash into Sydney Harbour during Vivid Sydney drone light showmoderateInquiry opened (ATSB)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-05-25SkyMagic89 SkyMagic drones crashed into Sydney Harbour during Vivid Sydney light show due to radio frequency interferencemoderateInquiry opened-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-05-15Tesla Optimus (Tesla)Tesla reveals two Robotaxi crashes involving teleoperators in newly unredacted NHTSA reportsminorInquiry opened (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-05-15Joby S4 (Joby Aviation)Joby Aviation completes submission of Stage 3 certification plans to FAAminorRegulatory action (FAA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-05-15Buoyant Aero Cargo Blimp (Buoyant Aero)FAA issues Certificate of Waiver 107W-2026-00686 to Buoyant Aero for UAS operations over humans and moving vehiclesminorRegulatory action (FAA)None
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-05-15Tesla Optimus (Tesla)Tesla unredacts 17 Robotaxi ADS crash narratives filed with NHTSA, revealing teleoperator and spatial awareness incidentsmoderateInvestigation (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-05-15Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Dozens of empty Waymo robotaxis swarmed an Atlanta cul-de-sac due to software glitchminor-Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-05-14Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo issued a software recall and halted San Antonio service over robotaxis driving into floods (May 2026)RecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-05-13Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo recalls over 3,500 vehicles after robotaxi entered flooded Texas roadRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-05-12Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo recalls 3800 robotaxis after vehicle drove into flooded roadwayRecallseriousRecall ordered (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-05-12Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo recalls approximately 3,800 robotaxis over risk of driving into flooded roadsRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-05-12Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo recalls ~3800 robotaxis over risk of entering flooded roadsRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-05-11Avride delivery robot (Avride)Jersey City cyclist injured when Avride delivery robot drove into bike lanemoderateInquiry opened-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-05-11Yarbo Lawn Mower Pro (Yarbo)Security researcher reveals Yarbo yard robots vulnerable to remote hijacking, camera access, and emergency-stop bypassseriousInquiry opened (CISA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-05-08Avride Robotaxi (Hyundai Ioniq 5) (Avride)NHTSA opens investigation into Avride after 16 crashes in Dallas and AustinseriousInvestigation (NHTSA ODI)Outstanding
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-05-08THINK Surgical TMINI (THINK Surgical)THINK Surgical recalls TMINI tracking arrays due to loosening causing potential misalignmentRecallmoderateRecall ordered (FDA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-05-06Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo recalls 3,791 5th/6th-gen ADS vehicles over flooded roadway detection failureRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-05-06Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo recalls 3,791 ADS-equipped vehicles over flooded roadway detection failure (NHTSA 26E026)RecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-05-06Avride Robotaxi (Hyundai Ioniq 5) (Avride)NHTSA opened an investigation into Avride after 16 robotaxi crashes in Dallas and AustinseriousInvestigation (NHTSA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-05-01Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)ADS Software May Allow Vehicle to Drive onto a Flooded RoadwayRecallserious--
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-04-29Apollo RT6 (Baidu)China suspended new robotaxi/AV permits nationwide after the Apollo Go Wuhan outageseriousSuspension (MIIT (with MoT, MPS))Outstanding
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-04-20Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis after autonomous vehicle enters flooded road in San AntonioRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-04-20Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo recalls 3,791 robotaxis after vehicle drove into flooded roadwayRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-04-20Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo recalls 3,791 driverless taxis over risk of driving into flooded roadwaysRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-04-20Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo recalls 3,791 robotaxis after vehicle entered flooded roadway in San AntonioRecallserious--
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-04-15Ion Endoluminal System (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive Surgical recalls da Vinci staplers after death and injuriesRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-04-11Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo recalls 3,871 robotaxis after vehicles entered closed freeway construction zones in Phoenix and San Francisco Bay AreaRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-04-10XR2 Central Pharmacy System (Omnicell)FDA Class I Recall: Omnicell i.v.STATION syringe labels may cause mislabeled sterile preparationsRecallserious--
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-04-08Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)Zoox issues voluntary software recall for 270 robotaxis and pauses driverless testing after minor Las Vegas crashRecallminorRecall ordered (NHTSA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-04-07MQ-9 Reaper (General Atomics Aeronautical Systems)General Atomics CCA drone prototype crashes during test flightmoderateInquiry opened-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-04-06Genesis RMN / GenesisX (Stereotaxis)FDA grants 510(k) clearance for Stereotaxis Synchrony system for digital cath labminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-04-02da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive Surgical recalls da Vinci X and Xi Universal Surgical Manipulators over cannula mount screws that can break (FDA Z-2046-2026)RecallmoderateRecall ordered (FDA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-04-01Archer Midnight (Archer Aviation)Archer Aviation becomes first eVTOL company to close FAA Phase 3 of Type Certification process for MidnightminorRegulatory action (FAA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-31Remanufactured da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Instruments (Restore Robotics)Restore Robotics receives FDA 510(k) clearance for two additional da Vinci Xi robotic surgical instrumentsminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-31Apollo RT6 (Baidu)Apollo Go robotaxis in Wuhan stranded passengers in service-wide malfunctionserious-Resolved
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-30Butterfly AI Ultrasound (Butterfly Network)Butterfly Network receives FDA clearance for AI ultrasound fetal biometric toolminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-28Joby S4 (Joby Aviation)Joby Aviation clears FAA Stage 4 airworthiness conformity review, one step from type certificateminorRegulatory action (FAA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-26Epione (Quantum Surgical)Quantum Surgical receives FDA 510(k) clearance for Epione robot for all abdominal cancersminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-22Serve Gen 3 (Serve Robotics)Serve Robotics delivery robot crashes through CTA bus shelter glass in West Town Chicagominor-Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-20Tesla Optimus (Tesla)NHTSA escalates Tesla FSD investigation to Engineering Analysis after nine crashes in low-visibility conditionsseriousInvestigation (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-19Tesla Optimus (Tesla)NHTSA escalates Tesla FSD investigation to Engineering Analysis covering 3.2M vehiclesseriousInvestigation (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-19Tesla Optimus (Tesla)NHTSA escalates Tesla Full Self-Driving probe to Engineering Analysis covering 3.2M vehiclesseriousInvestigation (NHTSA)Outstanding
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-19DataOne AI Factory (DataOne)Vineland NJ residents protest DataOne AI data center over environmental and health concernsmoderateInquiry opened (NJDEP)None
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-18Tesla Optimus (Tesla)NHTSA escalates Tesla FSD investigation to Engineering Analysis EA26002 covering 3.2M vehiclesseriousInvestigation (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-18Cybercab (Tesla)NHTSA upgrades Tesla FSD investigation to Engineering Analysis EA26002 covering 3.2M vehicles over reduced-visibility crashesseriousInvestigation (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-18Cybercab (Tesla)NHTSA upgrades Tesla FSD probe to Engineering Analysis EA26002 covering 3.2M vehicles over reduced-visibility crashesseriousInvestigation (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-18Tesla Optimus (Tesla)NHTSA escalates Tesla FSD investigation to Engineering Analysis EA26002 covering 3.2M vehiclesseriousInvestigation (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-18Cybercab (Tesla)NHTSA escalates Tesla FSD investigation to Engineering Analysis EA26002 covering 3.2M vehiclesseriousInvestigation (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-16da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive Surgical administrative network breached via phishing; employee and customer data compromisedmoderate-Resolved
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-15Versius (CMR Surgical)CMR Surgical Versius Plus receives FDA 510(k) clearance for gallbladder surgeryminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-15Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)NTSB investigates Waymo robotaxis illegally passing stopped school busesmoderateInvestigation (NTSB)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-11da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)da Vinci 8mm SureForm 30 Gray stapler reload recall after incomplete staple lines (1 death, 4 serious injuries)RecallcriticalRecall ordered (FDA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-11da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive recalls da Vinci 8mm SureForm 30 Gray Reloads (Class I) over incomplete staple linesRecallcriticalRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-11da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive Surgical recalled da Vinci SureForm 30 stapler gray reloads after incomplete staple lines caused 4 serious injuries and 1 deathRecallcriticalRecall ordered (FDA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-11Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)NHTSA seeks public comment on Zoox FMVSS exemption petition for purpose-built robotaximinorRegulatory action (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-09Archer Midnight (Archer Aviation)Archer Aviation selected for FAA AAM Integration Pilot Program spanning 26 states for Midnight eVTOL testingmoderateRegulatory action (FAA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-09Joby S4 (Joby Aviation)FAA unveils eight AAM eVTOL integration pilot projects spanning 26 states, allowing Joby, Archer, Beta, and Wisk to begin operations by summer 2026moderateRegulatory action (FAA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-03Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)NTSB opens investigation HWY26FH007 into Waymo robotaxis illegally passing stopped school buses in Austin, TexasseriousInvestigationIn progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-01Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) (Tesla)Tesla robotaxis logged 17 NHTSA-reported incidents in Austin, including two teleoperator-caused crashesseriousInvestigation (NHTSA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-01Nia TherapeuticsFDA grants Breakthrough Device Designation for NIA Therapeutics memory restoration implantminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-01Wing Delivery Aircraft (Wing)Wing delivery drone crashes and catches fire after a Walmart delivery in Kemah, TexasmoderateInvestigation (FAA / NTSB)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-02-18da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)FDA Class 2 recall: da Vinci 5 viewer display firmware issue causing loss of 3D surgical fieldRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-02-17Tesla Optimus (Tesla)Tesla robotaxi crash count rises to 14 in Austin, roughly 4x human driver ratemoderateInquiry opened (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-02-15Prime Air MK30 (Amazon)Amazon MK30 delivery drone struck an apartment building in Richardson, Texas; backyard grass firemoderateInvestigation (FAA)Acknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-02-15Hugo RAS (Medtronic)Medtronic Hugo robotic surgery system cleared by FDA for urologic proceduresminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-02-15Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)NHTSA seeks public comment on Zoox FMVSS exemption petition for autonomous robotaximinorInquiry opened (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-02-08DataOne AI Factory (DataOne)Vineland NJ residents protest DataOne 350MW AI data center over noise, emissions, and water concernsmoderateInquiry opened (NJ DEP)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-02-04Amazon Prime Air MK30 (Amazon Prime Air)Amazon Prime Air MK30 delivery drone crashed into apartment building in Richardson, TexasmoderateInquiry opened (FAA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-02-04da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)AJRC citizen petition (FDA-2026-P-1299) requests Class I recall of all da Vinci 5 systems over intraoperative power failure defectseriousInquiry opened (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-02-04Amazon Prime Air MK30 (Amazon Prime Air)Amazon Prime Air MK30 delivery drone crashed into a Richardson, Texas apartment building and broke apartmoderateInquiry opened (FAA)Outstanding
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-02-02da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)da Vinci X/Xi/5 recall: software error let instrument arms failing a ball-screw diagnostic stay in useRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-01-29Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo robotaxi hits child near elementary school in Santa MonicaseriousInquiry opened (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-01-29Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)NHTSA opens preliminary investigation after Waymo robotaxi strikes child near Santa Monica elementary schoolseriousInquiry opened (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-01-29Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)NHTSA opens Preliminary Evaluation PE26-001 after a Waymo robotaxi struck a child near a Santa Monica schoolseriousInvestigation (NHTSA ODI)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-01-28da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive Ion Endoluminal System recall: probe-bag sterile-seal issue (Z-1134-2026)RecallmoderateRecall ordered (FDA)Acknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-01-26da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive Surgical da Vinci 5 receives FDA clearance for cardiac proceduresminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-01-24Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo robotaxi strikes child near Santa Monica elementary school, NHTSA opens investigationseriousInquiry opened (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-01-23Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)NHTSA opens preliminary evaluation PE26001 after Waymo robotaxi struck a child near Santa Monica elementary schoolseriousInvestigation (NHTSA)Acknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-01-23Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo driverless robotaxi struck a child near Santa Monica elementary school, prompting NHTSA preliminary evaluationmoderateInvestigation (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-01-23Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo robotaxi struck a child near elementary school in Santa Monica, prompting NHTSA investigationseriousInvestigation (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-01-23Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo autonomous vehicle struck a child near elementary school in Santa Monica, prompting NHTSA and NTSB investigationsseriousInvestigation (NHTSA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-01-23Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo robotaxi struck a 9-year-old child near Santa Monica elementary schoolseriousInvestigation (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-01-23Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)NTSB opens an investigation into Waymo robotaxis illegally passing stopped school busesseriousInvestigation (NTSB)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-01-23Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo robotaxi struck 9-year-old child at low speed in Santa Monica school zoneminorInvestigation (NHTSA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-01-21Monarch Platform (Auris Health)Auris Health (J&J) recalls Monarch over unanticipated robotic arm positioning toward patient-leftRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-01-17Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)Zoox robotaxi struck an opening car door in San Francisco, injuring a street ambassadormoderateInvestigation (SFPD / California DMV)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-01-15Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)Zoox recalls 332 self-driving vehicles due to software issueRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-01-07Johnson & Johnson Ottava (Johnson & Johnson)Johnson & Johnson submits OTTAVA robotic surgical system to FDA for de novo classificationminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-01-01-Wybotics recalls robotic pool vacuums over burn and fire hazards (2026)RecallseriousRecall ordered (CPSC)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-12-23Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)Zoox recalled 332 robotaxis over unnecessary lane-crossings near intersectionsRecallminorRecall ordered (NHTSA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-12-22DJI Mavic 4 Pro (DJI)FCC added foreign-produced UAS (DJI, Autel) to the Covered List, blocking new US authorizationsseriousSuspension (FCC)Outstanding
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-12-18Amazfit (Balance / Active / T-Rex / Helio) (Zepp Health (Amazfit))ITC instituted an Oura patent investigation naming the Amazfit Helio RingmoderateInvestigation (ITC)Outstanding
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-12-18Caper Cart (Instacart)FTC orders Instacart to pay $60M in consumer refunds for deceptive advertising and subscription practicesmoderateFine (FTC)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-12-17Versius (CMR Surgical)FDA clears CMR Surgical Versius Plus surgical robotic platform for cholecystectomy (510(k))minorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-12-16Versius (CMR Surgical)FDA clears CMR Surgical Versius Plus robotic surgical system via 510(k) for cholecystectomymoderateRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-12-15da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive recalls da Vinci SP Access Port Kit over trays that can crack and breach sterilityRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-12-09da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive recalls da Vinci S/Si Permanent Cautery Hook over frayed or broken pitch cablesRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-12-09Ion Endoluminal System (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive recalls da Vinci S/Si Mega Needle Driver over broken or frayed grip cablesRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-12-08Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo recalls 3,067 ADS vehicles (NHTSA 25E-084) over passing stopped school busesRecallseriousRecall ordered (NHTSA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-12-08Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Vehicle May Pass a Stopped School BusRecallserious--
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-12-06Apollo RT6 (Baidu)Baidu Apollo Go robotaxi caused an accident in a central Chinese city, leaving two people in intensive care (2025)criticalInvestigation (Chinese authorities)Acknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-12-06Apollo RT6 (Baidu)Robotaxi (Baidu Apollo RT6, Hellobike-operated) struck two pedestrians in Zhuzhou; service suspendedseriousSuspension (Zhuzhou (Hunan) authorities)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-12-05River Drone 5 (River Drone)Autonomous vessel River Drone 5 collides with container ship near RotterdammoderateInquiry opened-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-12-03Cybercab (Tesla)NHTSA escalates PE25012 with formal Information Request to Tesla, demanding FSD engagement data for red-light/wrong-way probeseriousInvestigation (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-12-03Hugo RAS (Medtronic)FDA clears Medtronic Hugo robotic-assisted surgery system for urologic proceduresmoderateRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-11-25Prime Air MK30 (Amazon)Amazon MK30 delivery drone clipped an internet cable in Waco, Texas; FAA probeminorInvestigation (FAA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-11-18Prime Air MK30 (Amazon)Amazon Prime Air MK30 drone clips and severs an internet cable in Waco, Texas, prompting an FAA probeminorInvestigation (FAA)Acknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-11-17da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive Surgical recalls 12 da Vinci 5 systems over UI application crash and loss of monitor displayRecallmoderateRecall ordered (FDA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-11-08Roxo SameDay Bot (FedEx Corporation)FAA grounds FedEx MD-11 fleet pending inspection after fatal UPS crash in KentuckyseriousSuspension (FAA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-11-07da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)da Vinci X/Xi/5 recall: software error let instrument arms failing a ball-screw diagnostic stay in useRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-11-07da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive recalls da Vinci X/Xi and da Vinci 5 software that left failed-diagnostic arms available for clinical useRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-11-07SEALMINER A4 (Bitdeer Technologies)Securities fraud class action filed against Bitdeer over SEAL04 chip delaysmoderateInquiry opened (SEC)Outstanding
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-10-30Shenzhou (China Manned Space Agency)Shenzhou-20 crewed spacecraft suspected struck by orbital debris, delaying astronaut returnserious-Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-10-23AIR ONE (AIR)Air One eVTOL prototype crashes in South Florida during envelope expansion test flightmoderateInvestigation (NTSB)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-10-21Ultrahuman Ring (Air / Pro) (Ultrahuman)ITC banned Ultrahuman Ring Air US imports/sales for infringing Oura patent 11,868,178seriousRegulatory action (ITC)Outstanding
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-10-20RingConn (Gen 2 / Gen 3) (RingConn)RingConn settled the Oura ITC patent case with a royalty-bearing license (avoided a ban)moderateRegulatory action (ITC)Resolved
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-10-18Monarch Platform (Auris Health)Auris Health (J&J) recalls Monarch bronchoscopes over out-of-range leak-test resultsRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-10-10Tesla Optimus (Tesla)NHTSA launches new Tesla Full Self-Driving investigation on 2.9 million vehiclesseriousInvestigation (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-10-09Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) (Tesla)NHTSA opens probe into ~2.9M Teslas over FSD traffic-law violationsmoderateInvestigation (NHTSA ODI)Outstanding
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-10-08da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)FDA clears Intuitive Surgical Ion software upgrade with AI-powered navigation and advanced imaging for lung biopsyminorRegulatory action (FDA)None
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-10-08Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)NHTSA opens defects investigation PE25012 into Waymo 5th-gen ADS (Oct 2025)seriousInvestigation (NHTSA)Outstanding
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-10-07Tesla Optimus (Tesla)NHTSA opens Preliminary Evaluation PE25012 into 2.88 million Tesla FSD vehicles over red-light running and wrong-way drivingseriousInvestigation (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-10-02Amazon Prime Air MK30 (Amazon Prime Air)Two Amazon Prime Air MK30 delivery drones collided with a construction crane in Tolleson, Arizona, prompting FAA and NTSB probesmoderateInvestigation (FAA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-10-01Amazon Prime Air MK30 (Amazon Prime Air)Two Amazon Prime Air MK30 drones collide with construction crane in Tolleson, Arizona, prompting FAA and NTSB investigationmoderateInvestigation (FAA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-10-01Prime Air MK30 (Amazon)Two Amazon MK30 drones struck the same construction crane in Tolleson, ArizonaseriousInvestigation (FAA / NTSB)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-09-08LIBERTY Endovascular Robotic System (Microbot Medical)Microbot Medical receives FDA 510(k) clearance for Liberty endovascular robotic systemminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-08-06Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)NHTSA issues first-ever demonstration exemption to Zoox under expanded Automated Vehicle Exemption ProgrammoderateRegulatory action (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-07-14Whoop (5.0 / MG) (Whoop)FDA warning letter to Whoop: Blood Pressure Insights marketed beyond clearanceseriousRegulatory action (FDA)Outstanding
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-07-07DJI Mavic 4 Pro (DJI)DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise collides with a UH-60 Black Hawk during Texas flood search-and-rescuemoderateInvestigation (FAA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-07-01Corsair (Saronic Technologies)Saronic Corsair USV struck by BlackSea Technologies GARC drone boat during Navy exercise off CaliforniamoderateInquiry opened (US Navy)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-06-12ProHand 1.0 (Proception)Tesla sued Proception founder Jay Li alleging theft of Optimus robot trade secretsmoderateInquiry opened-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-05-22Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)Zoox recalls 270 ADS vehicles (NHTSA 25E-037) over moving near undetected pedestriansRecallseriousRecall ordered (NHTSA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-05-16SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve (Edwards Lifesciences)FDA Class I recall of Edwards Lifesciences arterial cannulae due to risk of wire exposureRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-05-13Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo recalls 1,212 robotaxis over low-speed collisions with gates, chains and barriersRecallminorRecall ordered (NHTSA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-05-12Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Software May Cause Vehicle to Hit Roadway BarrierRecallserious--
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-04-25Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)ADS Software Error May Cause CrashRecallserious--
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-04-22Axe (Skyfly)Skyfly Axe VCA prototype G-SFAX suffers hard landing at Turweston Aerodrome during test flight, substantial damagemoderateInquiry opened (AAIB)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-04-08ZTO ExpressZTO Express Jiushi autonomous delivery vehicle dragged fallen electric scooter in Xianyang, ShaanximinorInquiry opened-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-04-08Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)Zoox recalled ~270 robotaxis after a Las Vegas collision with a passenger carRecallminorRecall ordered (NHTSA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-04-03Wandercraft Atalante X (Wandercraft)Wandercraft recalls Atalante X self-balancing exoskeleton over a lateral-balance issue that can cause patient fallsRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-03-26Epione (Quantum Surgical)FDA clears Quantum Surgical Epione robot for abdominal tumor ablationminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-03-20Scuba S1 (Aiper)CPSC: Aiper recalls Seagull Pro cordless robotic pool vacuum cleaners over adapter overheating burn and fire hazards (2025)RecallmoderateRecall ordered (CPSC)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-03-14Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)Zoox recalls 258 ADS vehicles (NHTSA 25E-019) over unexpected braking near cyclists/motorcyclistsRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-03-14Zoox Robotaxi (Zoox)ADS Software May Cause Unexpected Hard BrakingRecallserious--
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-03-04Zeekr RT (Ojai) (Zeekr)NHTSA recall 25V-068: Zeekr RT airbag noncompliance with FMVSS 208 unbelted testRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-02-26da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)da Vinci 5 console foot-pedal recall over a spring failure that can leave a pedal stuck pressedRecallmoderateRecall ordered (FDA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-02-24RB300 Industrial Robot (Guangzhou CNC Equipment)GSK CNC Equipment designated under UK Russia sanctions for supplying machine tools to Russian defense sectorserious--
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-01-30Autoware (Tier IV)TIER IV autonomous bus rear-ended by public bus during Kumamoto test runminor-Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-01-15GoMate (GAC Group)GAC Aion S recall: 210,000 vehicles affected by CALB battery defectRecallmoderateRecall ordered-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-01-09Matrice 400 (DJI)Hobbyist DJI Mini 3 Pro punches a hole in a Super Scooper firefighting aircraft during the LA Palisades FireseriousRegulatory action (DOJ / FAA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-01-01Scuba S1 (Aiper)Aiper recalls Seagull Pro cordless robotic pool vacuums over burn and fire hazards (2025)RecallseriousRecall ordered (CPSC)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-01-01AI Pin (Humane)Humane recalls the Ai Pin charge-case accessory over a lithium-battery fire hazard (2025)RecallseriousRecall ordered (CPSC)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-12-26Aurora Driver on International LT (2nd-gen) (Aurora Innovation)FMCSA denies the Aurora/Waymo warning-device exemption for driverless trucks; Aurora sues USDOTminorRegulatory action (FMCSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-12-19da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive recalls da Vinci 8mm Horizon Small Clip Applier over frayed or broken grip cablesRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-12-19da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive recalls da Vinci Monopolar Curved Scissors over frayed/broken grip cables causing loss of instrument controlRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-12-19da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive recalls da Vinci 8mm Mega SutureCut Needle Driver over frayed or broken grip cablesRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-12-19da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive recalls da Vinci 8mm Large Needle Driver over frayed or broken grip cablesRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-12-19da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive recalls da Vinci 8mm ProGrasp Forceps over frayed or broken grip cablesRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-12-16Prime Air MK30 (Amazon)Two Amazon MK30 delivery drones crashed within minutes at an Oregon test siteseriousInvestigation (FAA / NTSB)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-12-12Peterbilt 579 (Autonomous) (PACCAR)PACCAR recalls 220,972 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks for ABS and stability control ECU issueRecallseriousRecall ordered (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-12-02-OSHA: 18-year-old machine operator killed by robotic arm during sensor maintenance (2024)catastrophicInvestigation (OSHA)Acknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-12-01River Drone 5 (River Drone)River Drone 5 collided with container ship near RotterdammoderateInquiry opened (Other)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-11-14Cruise AV (Chevrolet Bolt) (Cruise)Cruise admits a false report to a federal investigation; $500K DOJ deferred-prosecution agreementseriousConsent decree (DOJ (N.D. Cal.))Resolved
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-11-01River Drone 5 (River Drone)River Drone 4 spilled 10,000 litres of fuel into Belgium's Albert CanalmoderateInquiry opened (Other)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-10-18Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) (Tesla)NHTSA investigates Tesla FSD over crashes in reduced visibility, including a fatalitycriticalInvestigation (NHTSA ODI)Outstanding
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-09-30Cruise AV (Chevrolet Bolt) (Cruise)NHTSA fines Cruise $1.5M for failing to fully report the Oct 2023 pedestrian-dragging crashseriousFine (NHTSA)Resolved
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-09-17Digital Dream Labs Vector 2.0 (Digital Dream Labs)Pennsylvania AG sues Digital Dream Labs for failing to fulfill 14,000 prepaid robot ordersseriousInvestigation (PA Attorney General)Outstanding
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-09-04da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive Ion Endoluminal System recall: instrument-cart-arm screw issue (Z-2720-2024)RecallmoderateRecall ordered (FDA)Acknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-08-22Cruise AV (Chevrolet Bolt) (Cruise)Cruise recalls its entire 1,194-vehicle fleet over unexpected hard brakingRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-08-21da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive Surgical recalls 144 da Vinci 5 systems over surgeon console motor connector failureRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-08-09Cruise AV (Chevrolet Bolt) (Cruise)Software May Cause Unexpected BrakingRecallserious--
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-08-07Millennium ROV (Oceaneering)USCG report: 16-foot autonomous vessel collided with rowing scull on Patapsco River in BaltimoremoderateInquiry opened-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-08-07Stryker Mako SmartRobotics (Stryker)Stryker recalls Mako MICS Handpiece (2024) over a characterization error that can cause off-plan bone cutsRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-08-05Epione (Quantum Surgical)FDA Class 2 recall of Epione needle guide component due to rustRecallmoderateRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-08-02Monarch Platform (Auris Health)Auris Health (J&J) recalls Monarch over a power-cord strain-relief electrical shortRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-07-19Hydrogen-Electric Propulsion Platform (H3 Dynamics)H3 Dynamics TUNDRA 2 drone crashes into condominium building in Singapore, CAAS revokes flight permissionsseriousSuspension (CAAS)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-07-01Unitree B2 (Unitree Robotics)Unitree robot dogs featured armed with rifles and rocket launchers in Chinese military exercises despite anti-weaponization pledgeseriousInquiry opened (US Congress)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-06-12Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo recalls 672 vehicles after a robotaxi struck a utility pole in PhoenixRecallminorRecall ordered (NHTSA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-06-10Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)ADS Software Error May Cause CrashRecallserious--
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-06-01GoMate (GAC Group)GAC Fiat Chrysler recalls 9,052 vehicles in China over software issueRecallminorRecall ordered-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-05-28Stryker Mako SmartRobotics (Stryker)Stryker Mako Total Knee software correction over 'error #3' codes when switching applicationsRecallmoderateRecall ordered (FDA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-05-24Lingo (Abbott)Abbott recalls Liberta RC DBS System due to stimulation turning off at 50-day intervalsRecallmoderateRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-05-13Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)NHTSA opens a probe into Waymo's 5th-gen ADS after reports of unexpected driving behaviormoderateInvestigation (NHTSA ODI)Resolved
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-04-25Cybercab (Tesla)NHTSA opens Recall Query RQ24-009 questioning whether Tesla's Autopilot recall remedy was sufficientseriousInvestigation (NHTSA ODI)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-03-29Tata Daewoo Maxen (Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle)Tata Daewoo mixer trucks alleged to have defective braking system causing fatal 13-car pileupseriousInquiry openedOutstanding
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-03-26Haven-1 (Vast Space)Former Vast engineer sues company alleging FCC radio frequency violations and wrongful terminationmoderateInquiry opened (FCC)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-03-25Power Knee (Ossur)Össur recalls Rheo Knee prosthetic devices due to safety concernRecallmoderateRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-03-02ATGMS (Automated Track Geometry Measurement System) (Norfolk Southern)Three Norfolk Southern trains collide and derail in Easton, PennsylvaniamoderateInvestigation (NTSB)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-02-22-OSHA: Worker crushed to death by robotic arm inside conveyor cage at Markman Peat Corp (2024)catastrophicInvestigation (OSHA)Acknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-02-20Apellix B2 Power Wash (Apellix)Apellix B1 washing drone operator seriously injured while manually disarming drone after loss of control near Orlando, FloridaseriousInvestigation (NTSB)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-02-13Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)Waymo recalls 444 ADS vehicles (NHTSA 24E-013) over towed-vehicle mispredictionRecallminorRecall ordered (NHTSA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-02-13Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)ADS Software Error May Cause CrashRecallserious--
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-01-24Gemini ROV (TechnipFMC)Employee electrocuted when forklift contacted overhead power lines at FMC Technologies facilitycriticalInvestigation (OSHA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-01-22Tesla Optimus (Tesla)Rearview Image May Not DisplayRecallserious--
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-01-18Apple Watch (Apple)Apple disabled Blood Oxygen on US Apple Watch to comply with a Masimo ITC exclusion orderseriousRegulatory action (ITC / CBP)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-12-12Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) (Tesla)Tesla recalls 2.03M vehicles over insufficient Autosteer driver-engagement controlsRecallseriousRecall ordered (NHTSA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-12-12Tesla Optimus (Tesla)Autopilot Controls Insufficient to Prevent MisuseRecallserious--
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-11-28Tesla Optimus (Tesla)Tesla Model Y on FSD struck and killed pedestrian Johna Story on Arizona highway, first known FSD pedestrian fatalitycriticalInvestigation (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-11-10Epione (Quantum Surgical)Patient death during Epione-assisted liver cancer ablation procedure in FrancecriticalInquiry opened (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-11-08-Pick-and-place robot crushed a worker at a South Korean vegetable-packing plant (2023)criticalInvestigation (South Korean authorities)Acknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-11-07Cruise AV (Chevrolet Bolt) (Cruise)Cruise recalls 950 ADS units (NHTSA 23E-086) over post-crash pullover behaviorRecallcriticalRecall ordered (NHTSA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-11-07Cruise AV (Chevrolet Bolt) (Cruise)ADS Software May Improperly Respond After a CrashRecallserious--
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-10-24Cruise AV (Chevrolet Bolt) (Cruise)California DMV suspends Cruise's driverless deployment and testing permits as not safe for public operationseriousSuspension (California DMV)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-10-18Monarch Platform (Auris Health)Auris Health (J&J) recalls Monarch robotic bronchoscopy platform over software bug that can flip the virtual scope viewRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-10-17Biren BR100 (Biren Technology)Biren Technology added to US BIS Entity List, cutting off TSMC manufacturingRecallseriousRecall ordered (BIS)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-10-06da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive recalls da Vinci Single-Site Wristed Needle Driver over dislodging or breakage causing uncontrolled movementRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-10-02Cruise AV (Chevrolet Bolt) (Cruise)Cruise driverless robotaxi dragged a pedestrian ~20 feet in San FranciscocriticalSuspension (California DMV)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-09-15Senhance (Asensus Surgical)Asensus Senhance Class I recall: software malfunction caused uncontrolled arm motion after disengaging teleopRecallcriticalRecall ordered (FDA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-09-15Senhance (Asensus Surgical)Asensus recalls Senhance Surgical System (Class I) over uncontrolled robotic-arm motionRecallcriticalRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-09-01Astronaut (A5) (Lely)Lely settles A4 robotic-milker class action for about $122M over alleged defects affecting cow health and milk output (2023)serious-Resolved
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-08-30ReckittFDA issues warning letter to Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition over infant formula manufacturing violations at Zeeland and Wanamingo facilitiesseriousInvestigation (FDA)Outstanding
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-08-24Scuba S1 (Aiper)Aiper recalls Elite Pro cordless robotic pool vacuums over burn and fire hazards (2023)RecallseriousRecall ordered (CPSC)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-08-24Scuba S1 (Aiper)CPSC: Aiper recalls Elite Pro cordless robotic pool vacuum cleaners over battery overheating burn and fire hazards (2023)RecallmoderateRecall ordered (CPSC)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-08-17Cruise AV (Chevrolet Bolt) (Cruise)Cruise robotaxi collided with an SF fire truck responding to an emergency; one passenger injuredmoderateInvestigation (California DMV)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-08-01Cat MineStar Command for Hauling (Caterpillar Mining)Autonomous Cat truck hit excavator at BHP Mitsubishi Alliance Goonyella mine after communications lossmoderateInquiry opened (Queensland Mines Inspectorate / RSHQ)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-08-01789D AHS (Caterpillar)Autonomous Caterpillar haul truck reversed into a manned excavator at BHP's Goonyella coal mine (2023)minorInvestigation (Queensland Mines Inspectorate)Resolved
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-06-15Navistar InternationalNHTSA recalls Navistar International MV trucks over fire riskRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-06-12da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive recalls da Vinci Tip-Up Fenestrated Grasper over grip breakage that can drop steel fragments into patientsRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-04-05Cybercab (Tesla)Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111Recallserious--
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-04-03Cruise AV (Chevrolet Bolt) (Cruise)Cruise recalls 300 ADS units (NHTSA 23E-029) over articulated-vehicle mispredictionRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-04-03Cruise AV (Chevrolet Bolt) (Cruise)ADS Software Error May Cause CrashRecallserious--
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-03-24BELAZ-7513R Robotic Dump Truck (BelAZ)US Treasury OFAC designates BelAZ and CEO Sergei Nikiforovich to SDN listmoderate--
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-03-24TrinseoTrinseo Altuglas plant equipment failure spills 8,100-12,000 gallons of latex emulsion into Delaware River tributaryseriousFine (EPA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-03-21Digit (Agility Robotics)Agility Digit collapsed mid-pick during a live ProMat 2023 warehouse demominor-Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-03-16-CPSC: STIHL recalls docking stations for iMOW robotic lawn mowers over circuit board fire hazard (2023)RecallmoderateRecall ordered (CPSC)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-03-10Stryker Mako SmartRobotics (Stryker)Stryker recalls Mako Restoris MCK tibial baseplate trials over incorrect size laser markingRecallmoderateRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-02-23da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)da Vinci X/Xi recall: loose instrument carriage from an out-of-spec linear-rail componentRecallmoderateRecall ordered (FDA / Health Canada)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-02-16Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) (Tesla)Tesla recalls 362,758 FSD Beta vehicles over unsafe intersection/speed behaviorRecallseriousRecall ordered (NHTSA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-02-15Tesla Optimus (Tesla)Full Self-Driving Software May Cause CrashRecallserious--
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-02-03ATGMS (Automated Track Geometry Measurement System) (Norfolk Southern)Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio releases hazardous materialsseriousInvestigation (NTSB)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2022-12-19Withings ScanWatch (Withings)Withings ScanWatch FDA Class 2 recall: app bug let users run ECG without physician reviewRecallmoderateRecall ordered (FDA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2022-11-13Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) (Hitachi Construction Machinery)Hitachi CM Australia worker suffered compound leg fracture during EH4000 dump truck maintenance at Tarrawonga MinemoderateRegulatory action (NSW Resources Regulator)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2022-10-07da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)da Vinci Xi 8mm SureForm 30 stapler recall over staple-deployment failure and device fragmentsRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2022-09-20da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive recalls da Vinci X/Xi systems over inadvertent energy delivery with Force bipolar instrumentsRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2022-09-01-OSHA: Worker fatally crushed by spot-welding robot during maintenance at Unipres Southeast (2022)catastrophicInvestigation (OSHA)Acknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2022-08-29Cruise AV (Chevrolet Bolt) (Cruise)Cruise recalls 80 ADS units (NHTSA 22E-072) over unprotected-left hard-braking softwareRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2022-08-23POINT Kinguide Robotic-Assisted Surgical System (Point Robotics MedTech)FDA 510(k) clearance for POINT Kinguide robotic-assisted spinal surgery systemminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2022-08-05TuSimple Autonomous Truck (TuSimple)NHTSA opens investigation PE22-019 into TuSimple ADS safety (Aug 2022)moderate--
DEPLOY VERIFIED2022-07-21DiDi Autonomous Driving (Gemini) (Didi Chuxing)China's Cyberspace Administration fines Didi 8.026 billion yuan ($1.2B) for cybersecurity violationscritical--
DEPLOY VERIFIED2022-07-01da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive recalls da Vinci X/Xi and S/Si Clip Appliers over unexpected motion from partial disengagementRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2022-07-01Stryker Mako SmartRobotics (Stryker)Stryker Mako bone-registration accuracy recall (Class II, 2022)Recallserious--
DEPLOY VERIFIED2022-06-08Cybercab (Tesla)NHTSA opens Engineering Analysis EA22-002 into Tesla Autopilot driver engagement and foreseeable misusecriticalInvestigation (NHTSA ODI)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2022-05-01DrägerFDA Class I recall of 35,950 SafeStar 55 breathing system filters over possible oxygen blockageRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2022-04-06TuSimple Autonomous Truck (TuSimple)TuSimple autonomous truck swerved across I-10 and struck a concrete barrier (Tucson)moderateInvestigation (FMCSA (NHTSA declined))Resolved
DEPLOY VERIFIED2022-03-18Cybercab (Tesla)Initial Delay In Rearview Image Display/FMVSS 111Recallserious--
DEPLOY VERIFIED2022-03-17da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive recalls da Vinci X/Xi SureForm 45 staplers over tissue pushout that can cause critical bleedingRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2022-03-03da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive recalls da Vinci SynchroSeal instruments over risk of insufficient vessel sealsRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2022-03-03Ion Endoluminal System (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive recalls da Vinci EndoWrist Vessel Sealer Extend instruments over risk of insufficient vessel sealsRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2022-03-02Fitbit (Charge / Sense / Versa) (Fitbit)Fitbit Ionic burn-hazard recall (~1M US units); $12.25M CPSC penalty in 2025RecallseriousFine (CPSC)Resolved
DEPLOY VERIFIED2022-02-17Lingo (Abbott)Abbott voluntary recall of powdered infant formula from Sturgis Michigan facilityRecallcriticalRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2022-02-01Husqvarna Automower 430X NERA (Husqvarna)Husqvarna recalls Automower 435X AWD and 535 AWD robotic lawn mowers over lithium-battery fire hazard (2022)RecallseriousRecall ordered (CPSC)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2022-01-27Unicom Tone Smart Home Robot (China Unicom)FCC revokes China Unicom Americas' telecom services authoritymoderateSuspension (FCC)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2022-01-27Tesla Optimus (Tesla)Vehicle May Fail to Stop at Stop SignRecallserious--
DEPLOY VERIFIED2021-12-23da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive recalls da Vinci Xi/X Conductive Cannula Reducer over metal tip that can dislodge inside patientsRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2021-11-01Titan (Palfinger)NHTSA recall 21V847: PALFINGER knuckle boom cranes and wallboard cranes safety defectRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2021-09-22ROSA (Zimmer Biomet)Zimmer Biomet ROSA ONE Brain 3.1 Class I recall: software could drive instruments to a wrong trajectoryRecallcriticalRecall ordered (FDA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2021-08-10Matrice 400 (DJI)DJI Matrice M210 police drone collides with a Cessna 172 on final approach near Buttonville, OntariomoderateInvestigation (TSB Canada)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2021-08-06da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive recalls Ion Flexision 19G Biopsy Needle over a sheath tip that can separate from the shaftRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2021-07-27Oculus Rift (Oculus VR)Oculus Quest 2 foam insert recalled after 5,716 reports of skin irritationRecallmoderateRecall ordered (CPSC)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2021-07-13Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle (Momentus Space)SEC settles with Momentus over material misstatements about space technology and national security concerns in SPAC mergerseriousFine (SEC)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2021-04-01Spot (Boston Dynamics)NYPD's Spot robot dog 'DigiDog' deployment in public housing sparks public outcry and privacy concernsmoderateInquiry opened (NYC City Council)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2021-04-01Nuro Autonomous Prius (Nuro)NHTSA reviews Nuro R2 AV exemption compliance after safety petition (2021)moderate--
DEPLOY VERIFIED2021-01-20CleanSpark Bitcoin Mining Fleet (CleanSpark)Securities class action filed against CleanSpark alleging material misstatements about ATL Data Centers acquisitionmoderateInquiry opened (SEC)Outstanding
DEPLOY VERIFIED2021-01-14-OSHA: Worker crushed and killed by Okura robotic palletizer arm at Ambrose Sales (2021)catastrophicInvestigation (OSHA)Acknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2020-12-22Wing Loong UAV (Aviation Industry Corporation of China)US Department of Commerce adds AVIC and subsidiaries to Military End User listmoderateRegulatory action (US Department of Commerce)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2020-12-02da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive Ion Endoluminal System recalls (fully-articulating catheter and Flexison biopsy needle)RecallmoderateRecall ordered (FDA)Acknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2020-10-23da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive recalls Ion Fully Articulating Catheter over a distal tip ring that can become dislodgedRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2020-10-23Stryker Mako SmartRobotics (Stryker)Stryker recalls Mako Integrated Cutting System handpiece over checkpoint-verification flaw that could cause off-plan bone cutsRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2020-06-10da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive recalls Ion Catheter Reprocessing Cover over disengagement that can retain cleaning chemicalsRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2020-04-30Cubelets (Modular Robotics)CPSC: Modular Robotics recalls rechargeable battery packs over short-circuit burn hazard (2020)RecallmoderateRecall ordered (CPSC)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2020-02-28ReWalk Personal Exoskeleton (ReWalk Robotics)FDA Class 2 recall of ReWalk Personal exoskeleton due to battery fire riskRecallmoderateRecall ordered (FDA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2020-02-28ReWalk Personal 6.0 (Lifeward)ReWalk (now Lifeward) recalls personal exoskeletons after battery waistpacks caught fire while chargingRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2020-02-25EZ10 (EasyMile)NHTSA suspends EasyMile passenger trials nationwide after emergency braking incident in Columbus, OhiominorSuspension (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2020-02-24Butterfly AI Ultrasound (Butterfly Network)FDA Class 2 recall of Butterfly iQ Auto Bladder Volume Tool for lacking 510(k) clearanceRecallmoderateRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2020-02-06Matrice 400 (DJI)DJI Mavic 2 Zoom collides with an AS350 helicopter filming the King of the Hammers race in CaliforniamoderateInvestigation (NTSB)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2020-01-04Wing Loong II (CAIG)UAE-operated Wing Loong II drone strike on Tripoli military academy kills 26 cadetscriticalRegulatory action (UN)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2019-10-01ZF Level 4 Autonomous Shuttle (ZF Friedrichshafen)ZF-TRW airbag control units subject to NHTSA safety recall affecting multiple automakersRecallseriousRecall ordered (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2019-09-30-OSHA: Maintenance worker partially amputates finger in robotic welding cell at Joon LLC stamping plant (2019)seriousInvestigation (OSHA)Acknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2019-09-10ROSA (Zimmer Biomet)Zimmer Biomet recalls ROSA Brain 3.0 (Class I) over instrument holder following an incorrect trajectoryRecallcriticalRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2019-07-26da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive recalls da Vinci X and Xi systems over defective capacitors that can cause vision loss or system errorsRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2019-07-10Cirq (Brainlab)Brainlab recalls spine 3D navigation software for incorrect displayRecallmoderate--
DEPLOY VERIFIED2019-06-20RQ-4 Global Hawk (Northrop Grumman)Iran shot down a US Navy RQ-4 (BAMS-D) surveillance drone over the Strait of Hormuz (2019)serious-Resolved
DEPLOY VERIFIED2019-05-09Matternet M2 (Matternet)Matternet drone falls uncontrolled near children in Zurich; Swiss Post grounds the delivery fleetseriousGrounding (FOCA (Switzerland))-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2019-04-19Monarch Platform (Auris Health)Auris Health (J&J) recalls Monarch Aspirating Biopsy Needle over reports of needle breakageRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2019-02-11-OSHA: Worker pinned against 400F mold by robotic arm, hospitalized with burns at Omnipure Filter (2019)seriousInvestigation (OSHA)Acknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2019-02-07Delta ElectronicsDelta Electronics recalls 2,600 Eltek solar inverters due to fire and impact hazardsRecallmoderate-Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2019-01-25Matternet M2 (Matternet)Matternet medical-delivery drone operated for Swiss Post crashes into Lake ZurichmoderateInvestigation (FOCA (Switzerland))-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2018-12-05Amazon Robotics fleet (Amazon)Automated palletizer punctured a bear-spray can at an Amazon warehouse, hospitalizing two dozen workers (2018)seriousInvestigation (OSHA)Resolved
DEPLOY VERIFIED2018-11-28China National Chemical CorporationChemChina subsidiary Hebei Shenghua chemical plant explosion kills 24 in Hebei, ChinacatastrophicInvestigation (Chinese government investigators)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2018-10-13Velis Electro (Pipistrel)Fatal loss of control accident with Pipistrel Alpha Electro near Stadskanaal airfield, NetherlandscriticalInquiry openedRemediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2018-08-15da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive recalls da Vinci 8mm Monopolar Curved Scissors over extension-tube cracks that can drop fragments into patientsRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2018-08-10Matrice 400 (DJI)DJI Mavic Pro collides with a passenger hot air balloon near Driggs, IdahomoderateInvestigation (NTSB)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2018-05-22Tiffany & Co.Tiffany & Co. recalls crystal mugs due to burn and laceration hazardsRecallminorRecall ordered (CPSC)Resolved
DEPLOY VERIFIED2018-03-07da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive recalls da Vinci X systems over a high rate of ACJ board failureRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2018-01-26Power MachinesOFAC sanctioned Power Machines for transferring gas turbines to CrimeaseriousSuspension (OFAC)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2017-09-21Matrice 400 (DJI)DJI Phantom 4 strikes a US Army Black Hawk over Staten Island in the first confirmed US civilian-drone / manned-aircraft midair collisionseriousInvestigation (NTSB)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2017-08-17Schneider NationalSchneider National driver fatal crash on I-285, Georgia, resulting in $47M verdictcriticalInquiry opened (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2017-08-14ReWalk 7 (Lifeward)ReWalk (now Lifeward) recalls Personal 6.0 exoskeleton after tibia and fibula injury complaintsRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2017-06-07Stryker Mako SmartRobotics (Stryker)Stryker recalls Mako RIO over loss of system power mid-procedureRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2017-05-15Spectacles 5 (Snap Inc)Ninth Circuit allowed negligent design lawsuit against Snap over Snapchat Speed Filter in fatal high-speed crashseriousInquiry opened (9th Circuit Court of Appeals)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2017-05-01ROSA (Zimmer Biomet)Zimmer Biomet recalls ROSA Brain 3.0 over the robotic arm being sent to the wrong positionRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2017-05-01ROSA (Zimmer Biomet)Zimmer Biomet recalls ROSA Spine 1.0.2 over the robotic arm being sent to the wrong positionRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2017-03-31da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive recalls da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Suction Irrigator over unexpected arm motion in specific software scenariosRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2017-01-18HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D Printer (HP Inc.)HP Inc. recalls lithium-ion batteries in notebook computers due to fire hazardRecallmoderateRecall ordered-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2017-01-17-OSHA: Worker struck by Fuji-Ace robot arm, suffers fractured sternum at Plastic Express (2017)seriousInvestigation (OSHA)Acknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2017-01-01MotorikaItalian Health Ministry issued Field Safety Notice for Motorika ReoAmbulatorminorInquiry opened (Italian Ministry of Health)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2016-10-27comma four (Comma AI)Comma.ai cancels Comma One product after NHTSA regulatory letterRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2016-10-18PillPick (Swisslog)Swisslog employee sustained serious leg injury when struck by automated trolley at Walmart distribution center in Brundidge, AlabamaseriousInvestigation (OSHA/OSHRC)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2016-10-11ROSA (Zimmer Biomet)Zimmer Biomet recalls ROSA Brain 3.0.0 over the head holder connector locking up when tightenedRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2016-07-14da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive recalls da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler 45 over increased Stapler Firing Failed complaintsRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2016-06-18-OSHA: Temporary worker Regina Elsea crushed to death by assembly-line robot at Ajin USA auto-parts plant (2016)catastrophicFine (OSHA)Acknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2016-05-27ROSA (Zimmer Biomet)Zimmer Biomet recalls ROSA Brain 3.0 over insufficient washers allowing telescopic-arm movementRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2016-05-02Rex Bionics REX (Rex Bionics)REX exoskeleton session resulted in bilateral femur fractures in a spinal cord injury patient with osteoporosisseriousInquiry opened (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2016-04-08ROSA (Zimmer Biomet)Zimmer Biomet recalls ROSA Surgical Device 2.5.8 over software changing final tool orientation without commandRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2016-01-20ROSA (Zimmer Biomet)Zimmer Biomet recalls ROSA Herga Foot Switch over system freeze or shutdown in Fulgurate modeRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2016-01-07DrägerFDA Class I recall of Dräger Oxylog emergency transport ventilators over ventilation halt riskRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2015-11-30CISBOT (SPX Corporation)Two workers killed in transformer accident at SPX Transformer Solutions plant in Goldsboro, NCcriticalInvestigation (OSHA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2015-11-23da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive recalls da Vinci 30-degree 8mm Endoscope over risk of patient harm from monopolar energyRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2015-08-29Titan (Palfinger)Two stonemasons drowned in Limerick when PALFINGER crane's overload protection system failedcriticalFine (HSA Ireland)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2015-08-08da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive recalls da Vinci Fundus Grasper over jaws that can become stuck closedRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2015-07-07FANUC R-2000iC (FANUC Corporation)Maintenance tech Wanda Holbrook killed when assembly-line robotics activated during service, Ionia MI (2015)criticalInvestigation (OSHA)Resolved
DEPLOY VERIFIED2015-07-01VW ID. Buzz AD (Volkswagen Group)Contractor crushed by a stationary assembly robot at Volkswagen's Baunatal plant, Germany (2015)critical-Resolved
DEPLOY VERIFIED2015-06-28Matrice 400 (DJI)Out-of-control DJI Phantom 3 hits a building and falls into the crowd at the Seattle Pride parade, knocking a woman unconsciousmoderateRegulatory action (court (King County, WA))-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2015-04-03GE AppliancesLarge-scale fire at GE Appliances' Appliance Park manufacturing complex in Louisville, KYmoderate-Resolved
DEPLOY VERIFIED2014-11-06ROSA (Zimmer Biomet)Zimmer Biomet ROSA 2.5.8 recalled over a force-feedback sensor failure that can stop the arm from haltingRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2014-08-01789D AHS (Caterpillar)Autonomous haul truck collided with a manned water cart at BHP's Jimblebar iron-ore mine (2014)minorInvestigation (WA Mines Safety (DMIRS))Resolved
DEPLOY VERIFIED2014-03-15Haima 7X-E (Haima Automobile)CCTV 3.15 Gala exposes Haima Automobile for fuel consumption data fraudmoderateInvestigation (CCTV)Acknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2014-02-14ROSA (Zimmer Biomet)Zimmer Biomet recalls ROSA Surgical Device 2.5.8 over an undetected shift between navigation display and patient anatomyRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2014-01-017 Series DPO Oscilloscope (Tektronix)Tektronix voluntary recall of THS3014 and THS3024 handheld oscilloscopes for firmware decimal point bugRecallseriousRecall ordered-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2013-07-19da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)FDA warning letter to Intuitive Surgical over late reporting of da Vinci corrections and adverse eventsseriousRegulatory action (FDA)Resolved
DEPLOY VERIFIED2013-05-08da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)da Vinci Hot Shears (monopolar curved scissors) Class I recall: insulation micro-cracks caused tissue burnsRecallcriticalRecall ordered (FDA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2013-05-08da Vinci (and Ion) (Intuitive Surgical)Intuitive recalls da Vinci 8mm Maryland Bipolar Forceps over a cautery plug insert that can dislodgeRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2013-03-19CMA CGMCMA CGM Florida collided with bulk carrier Chou Shan in the East China Sea, spilling 610 tonnes of fuel oilseriousInvestigation (UK MAIB)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2013-03-07-OSHA: Maintenance worker struck and killed by robotic drilling/tapping machine at Martinrea Hopkinsville (2013)catastrophicInvestigation (OSHA)Acknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2013-02-05ROSA (Zimmer Biomet)Zimmer Biomet recalls ROSA Surgical Device 2.5.8 over observed device instabilityRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2012-12-15-OSHA: Worker struck from behind and killed by transfer robot inside work cell at Sodecia Sterling Heights (2012)catastrophicInvestigation (OSHA)Acknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2011-12-04Lockheed Martin ONYX (Lockheed Martin)Iran captured a US RQ-170 Sentinel stealth surveillance drone largely intact (2011)serious-Resolved
DEPLOY VERIFIED2011-02-11Rheo Knee (Embla Medical hf)FDA Class 2 recall of Oessur Total Knee 2100 due to faulty back linksRecallminorRecall ordered (FDA)Resolved
DEPLOY VERIFIED2009-10-19Tata Daewoo Maxen (Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle)Tata Daewoo ordered to recall 3,276 trucks in South Korea due to steering failureRecallmoderateRecall ordered (Korean Vehicular Authority)Resolved
DEPLOY VERIFIED2009-08-10Rheo Knee (Embla Medical hf)FDA Class 2 recall of Össur Total Knee Junior prosthetic knee due to balancing unit failureRecallminorRecall ordered (FDA)Resolved
DEPLOY VERIFIED2009-07-21-OSHA: Worker crushed by robotic palletizer arms after entering active cell at Golden State Foods (2009)catastrophicInvestigation (OSHA)Acknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2009-05-27Hocoma Lokomat (Hocoma)FDA Class 2 recall of Hocoma Lokomat System due to software sensitivity bugRecallminorRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2008-04-25-CPSC: Kyodo America recalls LawnBott robotic lawn mowers over blade laceration hazard (2008)RecallseriousRecall ordered (CPSC)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2007-09-14Sembcorp IndustriesTwo workers killed in SembCorp Marine shipyard accidentcriticalInquiry opened (Singapore Ministry of Manpower)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2007-05-13-OSHA: Worker struck by robotic arm while troubleshooting injection-molding machine, later dies, at Lenco (2007)catastrophicInvestigation (OSHA)Acknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2006-07-24-OSHA: Worker crushed between robotic arm and workstation frame at Alliance Tech Systems (2006)catastrophicInvestigation (OSHA)Acknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2004-09-20Wright Medical GroupWright Medical voluntarily recalled CONSERVE hip system due to metal particle sheddingRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)Resolved
DEPLOY VERIFIED2004-05-03Fluke CorporationCPSC recall of 110,000 Fluke modular test leads for shock hazardRecallmoderateRecall ordered (CPSC)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2004-03-30-OSHA: Worker killed by industrial robot after entering barricaded work cell at Getrag (2004)catastrophicInvestigation (OSHA)Acknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2003-12-13-OSHA: Heat-treat operator caught and killed by robotic lifting arm between oven and quench tank at Keihin IPT (2003)catastrophicInvestigation (OSHA)Acknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2001-12-29-OSHA: Worker asphyxiated after robot started up in un-locked-out cell at JR Wheel (2001)catastrophicInvestigation (OSHA)Acknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED1981-07-04Kawasaki RS020N (Kawasaki Robotics)Kenji Urada killed by industrial robot at Kawasaki Heavy Industries Akashi plant — first robot fatality in Japan (1981)catastrophicRegulatory actionResolved
DEPLOY VERIFIED1981-01-01RHP Kaleido (Kawasaki Heavy Industries)Kenji Urada killed by a Kawasaki robot arm after entering the work envelope, Akashi, Japan (1981)critical-Resolved
DEPLOY VERIFIED1979-01-25Ford Motor CompanyRobert Williams, first known person killed by a robot, struck by a parts-retrieval arm at Ford (1979)critical-Resolved
DEPLOY VERIFIED1979-01-25Ford Motor CompanyRobert Williams killed by industrial robot at Ford Michigan Casting Center — first known human fatality caused by a robot (1979)catastrophicRegulatory actionResolved
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