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Robot recalls and safety incidents

Yes, there have been robot recalls and safety incidents. The registry records 222 recall and regulatory-action entries across robotaxis, humanoids, surgical robots, and drones, including 86 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.

222
Recall & regulatory-action entries
86
Recalls ordered
30
Regulatory bodies involved
ProvenanceDateEntityWhat happenedSeverityRegulatory actionStatus
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-11WaymoSan Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan drafting cost-recovery fee legislation to fine AV companies for impeding emergency responseseriousRegulatory actionAcknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-08Waymo Driver (6th gen) (Waymo)NHTSA demands AV developers stop driverless vehicles from interfering with first respondersseriousInquiry opened (NHTSA)Outstanding
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-07WaymoSF Supervisor Bilal Mahmood launches inquiry into Waymo's July 4 traffic meltdownmoderateInquiry opened (San Francisco Board of Supervisors)Outstanding
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-03TeslaTesla driver charged with manslaughter in Katy crash was Googling 'FSD too timid'catastrophicInquiry opened (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-02SkydioFBI seizes 500+ drones during FIFA World Cup 2026moderateRegulatory action (FAA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-02TeslaTesla FSD driver charged with manslaughter after fatal crash into Texas home kills 76-year-old residentcatastrophicInvestigation (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-02AeroVironmentPentagon awards AeroVironment 00M contract for counter-drone technologyminorRegulatory action-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-01WaymoCalifornia SB 1246 and AB 1777 take effect July 1, 2026 - new AV regulationsminorRegulatory action-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-01LEM SurgicalLEM Surgical receives FDA clearance for Dynamis multi-arm surgical robotminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-01MedtronicMedtronic Hugo surgical robot earns FDA clearance for additional indicationminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-07-01Serve RoboticsGeorgia HB 986 takes effect July 1, 2026 - delivery robot sidewalk speed raised to 7 mphminorRegulatory action-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-30Semi (Tesla)Tesla Semi involved in first fatal crash, killing 2 in NevadacatastrophicInquiry opened (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-30AEVEX AerospaceUS Air Force awards AEVEX 0M contract for GPS-resistant autonomous strike dronesminorRegulatory action-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-30ROBODOCROBODOC Surgical System receives FDA 510(k) marketing clearanceminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-30WaymoWaymo recalls nearly 3,800 robotaxis over freeway construction zone risksRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-28TeslaFirst recorded Tesla Semi fatal crash kills two people in NevadacriticalInvestigation (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-28TeslaTexas tightens robotaxi rules after emergency response incidentsseriousRegulatory action-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-26WaymoNHTSA proposes amending federal brake standards for autonomous vehicles without human driversminorRegulatory action (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-26TeslaNHTSA proposes amending FMVSS brake standards to remove manual controls requirement for autonomous vehiclesminorRegulatory action (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-23LEM SurgicalLEM Surgical receives second FDA 510(k) clearance for next-gen robotic surgical systemminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-22TeslaNHTSA 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 VERIFIED2026-06-22Intuitive SurgicalIntuitive Surgical recalls da Vinci SP1098 instrumentRecallmoderateRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-19TeslaTesla driver charged with manslaughter after FSD crash into Texas home kills womancatastrophicInquiry opened (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-18WaymoWaymo recalls 3,871 robotaxis over software glitch risking entry into closed freeway construction zonesRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-18WaymoWaymo recalls nearly 3,900 robotaxis over risk of entering closed freeway construction zonesRecallseriousRecall ordered (NHTSA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-17WaymoWaymo 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 5th-gen ADS vehicles over freeway construction zone detection failureRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-15Zimmer BiometFDA Class I recall: Zimmer Biomet ROSA Brain 3.0 robotic surgery system software anomalyRecallcatastrophicRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-15THINK SurgicalTHINK Surgical receives FDA 510(k) clearance for TMINI 1.1minorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-15Movano HealthMovano Health secures FDA clearance for EvieMED RingminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-15Joby AviationJoby Aviation completes FAA Stage 4 certification, advancing toward air taxi launchminorRegulatory action (FAA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-15Archer AviationArcher Aviation completes FAA Phase 3 certification for Midnight eVTOLminorRegulatory action (FAA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-15WaymoWaymo recalls 672 robotaxis after collision with telephone pole in PhoenixRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-15Happy HealthHappy Ring earns second FDA clearance for at-home sleep testingminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-15Revolve SurgicalRevolve Surgical receives FDA 510(k) clearance for surgical robot platformminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-15DistalmotionDistalmotion Dexter robot receives FDA 510(k) clearance for gynecology indicationsminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-13WaymoWaymo recalls 3,871 ADS vehicles (NHTSA 26E-035) over entering freeway construction zonesRecallseriousRecall ordered (NHTSA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-13WaymoSoftware May Allow Vehicle to Enter and Drive In Freeway Construction ZonesRecall---
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-10WaymoWaymo recalls 672 robotaxis after vehicle collided with telephone pole in PhoenixRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-08Unitree RoboticsPentagon adds Unitree Robotics to Chinese Military Companies list (1260H)seriousRegulatory action-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-03WaymoCNN uncovers reported close calls with Waymo robotaxis - 'I had to push my son out of the way'seriousInquiry opened (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-03ZooxNHTSA grants first Automated Vehicle Exemption to ZooxminorRegulatory action (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-02VantisFAA grants aircraft-agnostic BVLOS waiver for Vantis network across 5,000 square milesminorRegulatory action (FAA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-06-01Hanwha AerospaceExplosion at Hanwha Aerospace Daejeon rocket propellant plant kills five, injures twocriticalInvestigation (Korean Ministry of Employment and Labor)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-05-28Intuitive SurgicalIntuitive Surgical recalls 8mm SureForm 30 Gray Reloads after patient deathRecallcatastrophicRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-05-28WaymoWaymo 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 VERIFIED2026-05-15Joby AviationJoby Aviation completes submission of Stage 3 certification plans to FAAminorRegulatory action (FAA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-05-15TeslaTesla reveals two Robotaxi crashes involving teleoperators in newly unredacted NHTSA reportsminorInquiry opened (NHTSA)-
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 VERIFIED2026-05-13WaymoWaymo recalls over 3,500 vehicles after robotaxi entered flooded Texas roadRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-05-12WaymoWaymo recalls 3800 robotaxis after vehicle drove into flooded roadwayRecallseriousRecall ordered (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-05-12WaymoWaymo recalls approximately 3,800 robotaxis over risk of driving into flooded roadsRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-05-11AvrideJersey City cyclist injured when Avride delivery robot drove into bike lanemoderateInquiry opened-
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 VERIFIED2026-05-06Avride Robotaxi (Hyundai Ioniq 5) (Avride)NHTSA opened an investigation into Avride after 16 robotaxi crashes in Dallas and AustinseriousInvestigation (NHTSA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-05-01WaymoADS Software May Allow Vehicle to Drive onto a Flooded RoadwayRecall---
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 VERIFIED2026-04-15Intuitive SurgicalIntuitive Surgical recalls da Vinci staplers after death and injuriesRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-04-10OmnicellFDA Class I Recall: Omnicell i.v.STATION syringe labels may cause mislabeled sterile preparationsRecall---
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-04-07General Atomics Aeronautical SystemsGeneral Atomics CCA drone prototype crashes during test flightmoderateInquiry opened-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-04-02Intuitive SurgicalIntuitive 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 VERIFIED2026-03-31Apollo RT6 (Baidu)Apollo Go robotaxis in Wuhan stranded passengers in service-wide malfunctionserious-Resolved
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-30Butterfly NetworkButterfly Network receives FDA clearance for AI ultrasound fetal biometric toolminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-26Quantum SurgicalQuantum Surgical receives FDA 510(k) clearance for Epione robot for all abdominal cancersminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-19TeslaNHTSA escalates Tesla FSD investigation to Engineering Analysis covering 3.2M vehiclesseriousInvestigation (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-18TeslaNHTSA escalates Tesla FSD investigation to Engineering Analysis EA26002 covering 3.2M vehiclesseriousInvestigation (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-15CMR SurgicalCMR Surgical Versius Plus receives FDA 510(k) clearance for gallbladder surgeryminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-03-15WaymoNTSB 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 VERIFIED2026-03-01Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) (Tesla)Tesla robotaxis logged 17 NHTSA-reported incidents in Austin, including two teleoperator-caused crashesseriousInvestigation (NHTSA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-02-18Intuitive SurgicalFDA Class 2 recall: da Vinci 5 viewer display firmware issue causing loss of 3D surgical fieldRecallseriousRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-02-17TeslaTesla robotaxi crash count rises to 14 in Austin, roughly 4x human driver ratemoderateInquiry opened (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-02-15ZooxNHTSA seeks public comment on Zoox FMVSS exemption petition for autonomous robotaximinorInquiry 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 VERIFIED2026-02-15MedtronicMedtronic Hugo robotic surgery system cleared by FDA for urologic proceduresminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-02-04Intuitive SurgicalAJRC citizen petition (FDA-2026-P-1299) requests Class I recall of all da Vinci 5 systems over intraoperative power failure defectseriousInquiry opened (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-02-02da 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 VERIFIED2026-01-29WaymoWaymo robotaxi hits child near elementary school in Santa MonicaseriousInquiry opened (NHTSA)-
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 VERIFIED2026-01-26Intuitive SurgicalIntuitive Surgical da Vinci 5 receives FDA clearance for cardiac proceduresminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-01-24WaymoWaymo robotaxi strikes child near Santa Monica elementary school, NHTSA opens investigationseriousInquiry opened (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-01-23WaymoWaymo driverless robotaxi struck a child near Santa Monica elementary school, prompting NHTSA preliminary evaluationmoderateInvestigation (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-01-23WaymoWaymo robotaxi struck a child near elementary school in Santa Monica, prompting NHTSA investigationseriousInvestigation (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-01-23WaymoWaymo autonomous vehicle struck a child near elementary school in Santa Monica, prompting NHTSA and NTSB investigationsseriousInvestigation (NHTSA)In progress
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 VERIFIED2026-01-15ZooxZoox recalls 332 self-driving vehicles due to software issueRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2026-01-07Johnson & JohnsonJohnson & 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 VERIFIED2025-12-17CMR SurgicalFDA clears CMR Surgical Versius Plus surgical robotic platform for cholecystectomy (510(k))minorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-12-08WaymoWaymo recalls 3,067 ADS vehicles (NHTSA 25E-084) over passing stopped school busesRecallseriousRecall ordered (NHTSA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-12-08WaymoVehicle May Pass a Stopped School BusRecall---
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 VERIFIED2025-12-06BaiduBaidu Apollo Go robotaxi caused an accident in a central Chinese city, leaving two people in intensive care (2025)criticalInvestigation (Chinese authorities)Acknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-12-05River DroneAutonomous vessel River Drone 5 collides with container ship near RotterdammoderateInquiry opened-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-11-25Prime Air MK30 (Amazon)Amazon MK30 delivery drone clipped an internet cable in Waco, Texas; FAA probeminorInvestigation (FAA)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-11-07da 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 VERIFIED2025-10-30Shenzhou (China Manned Space Agency)Shenzhou-20 crewed spacecraft suspected struck by orbital debris, delaying astronaut returnserious-Remediated
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 VERIFIED2025-10-10TeslaNHTSA 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 VERIFIED2025-10-08WaymoNHTSA opens defects investigation PE25012 into Waymo 5th-gen ADS (Oct 2025)seriousInvestigation (NHTSA)Outstanding
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-10-01Prime Air MK30 (Amazon)Two Amazon MK30 drones struck the same construction crane in Tolleson, ArizonaseriousInvestigation (FAA / NTSB)In progress
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-09-08Microbot MedicalMicrobot Medical receives FDA 510(k) clearance for Liberty endovascular robotic systemminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-07-14Whoop (5.0 / MG) (Whoop)FDA warning letter to Whoop: Blood Pressure Insights marketed beyond clearanceseriousRegulatory action (FDA)Outstanding
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-06-12ProceptionTesla sued Proception founder Jay Li alleging theft of Optimus robot trade secretsmoderateInquiry opened-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-05-22ZooxZoox 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 VERIFIED2025-05-12WaymoSoftware May Cause Vehicle to Hit Roadway BarrierRecall---
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-04-25ZooxADS Software Error May Cause CrashRecall---
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 VERIFIED2025-03-26Quantum SurgicalFDA clears Quantum Surgical Epione robot for abdominal tumor ablationminorRegulatory action (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-03-20AiperCPSC: Aiper recalls Seagull Pro cordless robotic pool vacuum cleaners over adapter overheating burn and fire hazards (2025)RecallmoderateRecall ordered (CPSC)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-03-14ZooxZoox recalls 258 ADS vehicles (NHTSA 25E-019) over unexpected braking near cyclists/motorcyclistsRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-03-14ZooxADS Software May Cause Unexpected Hard BrakingRecall---
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 VERIFIED2025-01-01HumaneHumane recalls the Ai Pin charge-case accessory over a lithium-battery fire hazard (2025)RecallseriousRecall ordered (CPSC)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2025-01-01AiperAiper recalls Seagull Pro cordless robotic pool vacuums over burn and fire hazards (2025)RecallseriousRecall ordered (CPSC)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-12-16Prime Air MK30 (Amazon)Two Amazon MK30 delivery drones crashed within minutes at an Oregon test siteseriousInvestigation (FAA / NTSB)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-12-12PACCARPACCAR 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 DroneRiver 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 VERIFIED2024-09-04da 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 VERIFIED2024-08-09CruiseSoftware May Cause Unexpected BrakingRecall---
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-08-07OceaneeringUSCG report: 16-foot autonomous vessel collided with rowing scull on Patapsco River in BaltimoremoderateInquiry opened-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-08-05Epione (Quantum Surgical)FDA Class 2 recall of Epione needle guide component due to rustRecallmoderateRecall ordered (FDA)-
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 VERIFIED2024-06-10WaymoADS Software Error May Cause CrashRecall---
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-05-28Mako (Stryker)Stryker Mako Total Knee software correction over 'error #3' codes when switching applicationsRecallmoderateRecall ordered (FDA)In progress
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 VERIFIED2024-03-25Power Knee (Ossur)Össur recalls Rheo Knee prosthetic devices due to safety concernRecallmoderateRecall ordered (FDA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-02-22-OSHA: Worker crushed to death by robotic arm inside conveyor cage at Markman Peat Corp (2024)catastrophicInvestigation (OSHA)Acknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-02-13WaymoWaymo recalls 444 ADS vehicles (NHTSA 24E-013) over towed-vehicle mispredictionRecallminorRecall ordered (NHTSA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-02-13WaymoADS Software Error May Cause CrashRecall---
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-01-24Gemini ROV (TechnipFMC)Employee electrocuted when forklift contacted overhead power lines at FMC Technologies facilitycriticalInvestigation (OSHA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2024-01-22TeslaRearview Image May Not DisplayRecall---
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 VERIFIED2023-12-12TeslaAutopilot Controls Insufficient to Prevent MisuseRecall---
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-11-28TeslaTesla 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 VERIFIED2023-11-07CruiseCruise recalls 950 ADS units (NHTSA 23E-086) over post-crash pullover behaviorRecallcriticalRecall ordered (NHTSA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-11-07CruiseADS Software May Improperly Respond After a CrashRecall---
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 VERIFIED2023-09-01LelyLely settles A4 robotic-milker class action for about $122M over alleged defects affecting cow health and milk output (2023)serious-Resolved
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-08-24AiperAiper recalls Elite Pro cordless robotic pool vacuums over burn and fire hazards (2023)RecallseriousRecall ordered (CPSC)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-08-24AiperCPSC: 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 VERIFIED2023-08-01CaterpillarAutonomous Caterpillar haul truck reversed into a manned excavator at BHP's Goonyella coal mine (2023)minorInvestigation (Queensland Mines Inspectorate)Resolved
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-04-05TeslaRearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111Recall---
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-04-03CruiseCruise recalls 300 ADS units (NHTSA 23E-029) over articulated-vehicle mispredictionRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-04-03CruiseADS Software Error May Cause CrashRecall---
DEPLOY VERIFIED2023-03-24BelAZUS Treasury OFAC designates BelAZ and CEO Sergei Nikiforovich to SDN list---
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 VERIFIED2023-02-23da 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 VERIFIED2023-02-15TeslaFull Self-Driving Software May Cause CrashRecall---
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 VERIFIED2022-10-07da 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 VERIFIED2022-09-01-OSHA: Worker fatally crushed by spot-welding robot during maintenance at Unipres Southeast (2022)catastrophicInvestigation (OSHA)Acknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2022-08-29CruiseCruise recalls 80 ADS units (NHTSA 22E-072) over unprotected-left hard-braking softwareRecallmoderateRecall ordered (NHTSA)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2022-08-05TuSimple Autonomous Truck (TuSimple)NHTSA opens investigation PE22-019 into TuSimple ADS safety (Aug 2022)---
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 VERIFIED2022-03-18TeslaInitial Delay In Rearview Image Display/FMVSS 111Recall---
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 VERIFIED2022-02-01HusqvarnaHusqvarna recalls Automower 435X AWD and 535 AWD robotic lawn mowers over lithium-battery fire hazard (2022)RecallseriousRecall ordered (CPSC)Remediated
DEPLOY VERIFIED2022-01-27China UnicomFCC revokes China Unicom Americas' telecom services authoritymoderateSuspension (FCC)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2022-01-27TeslaVehicle May Fail to Stop at Stop SignRecall---
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 VERIFIED2021-07-27Oculus Rift (Oculus VR)Oculus Quest 2 foam insert recalled after 5,716 reports of skin irritationRecallmoderateRecall ordered (CPSC)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2021-04-01Nuro Autonomous Prius (Nuro)NHTSA reviews Nuro R2 AV exemption compliance after safety petition (2021)---
DEPLOY VERIFIED2021-01-14-OSHA: Worker crushed and killed by Okura robotic palletizer arm at Ambrose Sales (2021)catastrophicInvestigation (OSHA)Acknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2020-12-22Aviation Industry Corporation of ChinaUS 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 VERIFIED2020-04-30Modular RoboticsCPSC: Modular Robotics recalls rechargeable battery packs over short-circuit burn hazard (2020)RecallmoderateRecall ordered (CPSC)Remediated
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 VERIFIED2019-09-30-OSHA: Maintenance worker partially amputates finger in robotic welding cell at Joon LLC stamping plant (2019)seriousInvestigation (OSHA)Acknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2019-06-20Northrop GrummanIran shot down a US Navy RQ-4 (BAMS-D) surveillance drone over the Strait of Hormuz (2019)serious-Resolved
DEPLOY VERIFIED2019-02-11-OSHA: Worker pinned against 400F mold by robotic arm, hospitalized with burns at Omnipure Filter (2019)seriousInvestigation (OSHA)Acknowledged
DEPLOY VERIFIED2018-12-05AmazonAutomated palletizer punctured a bear-spray can at an Amazon warehouse, hospitalizing two dozen workers (2018)seriousInvestigation (OSHA)Resolved
DEPLOY VERIFIED2018-01-26Power MachinesOFAC sanctioned Power Machines for transferring gas turbines to CrimeaseriousSuspension (OFAC)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2017-08-17Schneider NationalSchneider National driver fatal crash on I-285, Georgia, resulting in $47M verdictcriticalInquiry opened (NHTSA)-
DEPLOY VERIFIED2017-01-18HP 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 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 VERIFIED2015-07-07FANUC CorporationMaintenance tech Wanda Holbrook killed when assembly-line robotics activated during service, Ionia MI (2015)criticalInvestigation (OSHA)Resolved
DEPLOY VERIFIED2015-07-01Volkswagen GroupContractor crushed by a stationary assembly robot at Volkswagen's Baunatal plant, Germany (2015)critical-Resolved
DEPLOY VERIFIED2014-08-01CaterpillarAutonomous haul truck collided with a manned water cart at BHP's Jimblebar iron-ore mine (2014)minorInvestigation (WA Mines Safety (DMIRS))Resolved
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 VERIFIED2013-03-07-OSHA: Maintenance worker struck and killed by robotic drilling/tapping machine at Martinrea Hopkinsville (2013)catastrophicInvestigation (OSHA)Acknowledged
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 MartinIran captured a US RQ-170 Sentinel stealth surveillance drone largely intact (2011)serious-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 VERIFIED2004-05-03Fluke 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 VERIFIED1981-01-01Kawasaki Heavy IndustriesKenji 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

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