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Verified robot incidents

Every recorded robot incident in the DEPLOY registry. Collisions, injuries, fatalities, recalls, regulatory actions. Each one tied to a real deployment, model, or company, and sourced.

This is the sourced accountability record, not a safety essay. Every incident below names a subject and cites at least one source. Injury and fatality entries require at least two independent sources before they enter this index. Retracted entries are excluded from this listing and remain reachable at their canonical URLs with the retraction recorded. How we verify →

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DEPLOY VERIFIEDJohnson & Johnson submits OTTAVA robotic surgical system to FDA for de novo classificationRegulatory action2026-01-07Johnson & Johnson Ottava at New Brunswick1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDNTSB opens an investigation into Waymo robotaxis illegally passing stopped school busesRegulatory action2026-01-23Waymo Driver (6th gen) at Sacramento, California, USA2
DEPLOY VERIFIEDIntuitive Surgical da Vinci 5 receives FDA clearance for cardiac proceduresRegulatory action2026-01-26da Vinci (and Ion) at South Korea1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDAJRC citizen petition (FDA-2026-P-1299) requests Class I recall of all da Vinci 5 systems over intraoperative power failure defectRegulatory action2026-02-04da Vinci (and Ion) at South Korea2
DEPLOY VERIFIEDVineland NJ residents protest DataOne 350MW AI data center over noise, emissions, and water concernsRegulatory action2026-02-08DataOne AI Factory at Vineland, New Jersey, USA1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDMedtronic Hugo robotic surgery system cleared by FDA for urologic proceduresRegulatory action2026-02-15Hugo RAS at Dublin, Ireland1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDNHTSA seeks public comment on Zoox FMVSS exemption petition for autonomous robotaxiRegulatory action2026-02-15Zoox Robotaxi at Miami1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDFDA grants Breakthrough Device Designation for NIA Therapeutics memory restoration implantRegulatory action2026-03-01Nia Therapeutics1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDNTSB opens investigation HWY26FH007 into Waymo robotaxis illegally passing stopped school buses in Austin, TexasRegulatory action2026-03-03Waymo Driver (6th gen) at Sacramento, California, USA2
DEPLOY VERIFIEDFAA unveils eight AAM eVTOL integration pilot projects spanning 26 states, allowing Joby, Archer, Beta, and Wisk to begin operations by summer 2026Regulatory action2026-03-09Joby S4 at Texas2
DEPLOY VERIFIEDArcher Aviation selected for FAA AAM Integration Pilot Program spanning 26 states for Midnight eVTOL testingRegulatory action2026-03-09Archer Midnight at California2
DEPLOY VERIFIEDNHTSA seeks public comment on Zoox FMVSS exemption petition for purpose-built robotaxiRegulatory action2026-03-11Zoox Robotaxi at Miami1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDCMR Surgical Versius Plus receives FDA 510(k) clearance for gallbladder surgeryRegulatory action2026-03-15Versius at India1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDNTSB investigates Waymo robotaxis illegally passing stopped school busesRegulatory action2026-03-15Waymo Driver (6th gen) at Sacramento, California, USA1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDNHTSA upgrades Tesla FSD probe to Engineering Analysis EA26002 covering 3.2M vehicles over reduced-visibility crashesRegulatory action2026-03-18Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) at Orlando, Florida, USA1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDVineland NJ residents protest DataOne AI data center over environmental and health concernsRegulatory action2026-03-19DataOne AI Factory at Vineland, New Jersey, USA1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDNHTSA escalates Tesla Full Self-Driving probe to Engineering Analysis covering 3.2M vehiclesRegulatory action2026-03-19Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) at Orlando, Florida, USA2
DEPLOY VERIFIEDNHTSA escalates Tesla FSD investigation to Engineering Analysis covering 3.2M vehiclesRegulatory action2026-03-19Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) at Orlando, Florida, USA2
DEPLOY VERIFIEDNHTSA escalates Tesla FSD investigation to Engineering Analysis after nine crashes in low-visibility conditionsRegulatory action2026-03-20Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) at Orlando, Florida, USA1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDQuantum Surgical receives FDA 510(k) clearance for Epione robot for all abdominal cancersRegulatory action2026-03-26Epione at Leeds, UK1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDJoby Aviation clears FAA Stage 4 airworthiness conformity review, one step from type certificateRegulatory action2026-03-28Joby S4 at Texas2
DEPLOY VERIFIEDButterfly Network receives FDA clearance for AI ultrasound fetal biometric toolRegulatory action2026-03-30Butterfly iQ+ at South Africa1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDRestore Robotics receives FDA 510(k) clearance for two additional da Vinci Xi robotic surgical instrumentsRegulatory action2026-03-31Remanufactured da Vinci Xi EndoWrist Instruments at Germany, Europe2
DEPLOY VERIFIEDArcher Aviation becomes first eVTOL company to close FAA Phase 3 of Type Certification process for MidnightRegulatory action2026-04-01Archer Midnight at California1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDFDA grants 510(k) clearance for Stereotaxis Synchrony system for digital cath labRegulatory action2026-04-06Genesis RMN / GenesisX at United States1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDChina suspended new robotaxi/AV permits nationwide after the Apollo Go Wuhan outageRegulatory action2026-04-29Xiaodu Pro AI Glasses at Global2
DEPLOY VERIFIEDNHTSA opened an investigation into Avride after 16 robotaxi crashes in Dallas and AustinRegulatory action2026-05-06Avride delivery robot at Bowling Green, Ohio, USA4
DEPLOY VERIFIEDNHTSA opens investigation into Avride after 16 crashes in Dallas and AustinRegulatory action2026-05-08Avride Robotaxi (Hyundai Ioniq 5) at Austin3
DEPLOY VERIFIEDFAA issues Certificate of Waiver 107W-2026-00686 to Buoyant Aero for UAS operations over humans and moving vehiclesRegulatory action2026-05-15Buoyant Aero Cargo Blimp at Los Angeles, California, USA2
DEPLOY VERIFIEDTesla unredacts 17 Robotaxi ADS crash narratives filed with NHTSA, revealing teleoperator and spatial awareness incidentsRegulatory action2026-05-15Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) at Orlando, Florida, USA1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDJoby Aviation completes submission of Stage 3 certification plans to FAARegulatory action2026-05-15Joby S4 at Texas2
DEPLOY VERIFIEDFAA grants aircraft-agnostic BVLOS waiver for Vantis network across 5,000 square milesRegulatory action2026-06-02Vantis BVLOS Network at Germany, Europe2
DEPLOY VERIFIEDNHTSA grants first Automated Vehicle Exemption to ZooxRegulatory action2026-06-03Zoox Robotaxi at Miami1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDPentagon adds Unitree Robotics to Chinese Military Companies list (1260H)Regulatory action2026-06-08Unitree Go2 at Global1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDMovano Health secures FDA clearance for EvieMED RingRegulatory action2026-06-15Evie Ring (and EvieMED) at United States1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDDistalmotion Dexter robot receives FDA 510(k) clearance for gynecology indicationsRegulatory action2026-06-15Dexter at European Union1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDArcher Aviation completes FAA Phase 3 certification for Midnight eVTOLRegulatory action2026-06-15Archer Midnight at California2
DEPLOY VERIFIEDTHINK Surgical receives FDA 510(k) clearance for TMINI 1.1Regulatory action2026-06-15THINK Surgical TMINI at Fremont1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDJoby Aviation completes FAA Stage 4 certification, advancing toward air taxi launchRegulatory action2026-06-15Joby S4 at Texas2
DEPLOY VERIFIEDRevolve Surgical receives FDA 510(k) clearance for surgical robot platformRegulatory action2026-06-15Revolve Surgical Platform at St. Michael's Hospital (Unity Health Toronto)1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDHappy Ring earns second FDA clearance for at-home sleep testingRegulatory action2026-06-15Happy Ring at United States (multiple hotel chains)1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDNHTSA opens special investigation into fatal Tesla Model 3 crash into Katy, Texas home that killed Martha Avila (June 19 2026)Regulatory action2026-06-22Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) at Orlando, Florida, USA4
DEPLOY VERIFIEDLEM Surgical receives second FDA 510(k) clearance for next-gen robotic surgical systemRegulatory action2026-06-23Dynamis Robotic Surgical System at Switzerland, Europe1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDNHTSA proposes amending FMVSS brake standards to remove manual controls requirement for autonomous vehiclesRegulatory action2026-06-26Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) at Orlando, Florida, USA1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDNHTSA proposes amending federal brake standards for autonomous vehicles without human driversRegulatory action2026-06-26Waymo Driver (6th gen) at Sacramento, California, USA1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDTexas tightens robotaxi rules after emergency response incidentsRegulatory action2026-06-28Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) at Orlando, Florida, USA1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDUS Air Force awards AEVEX 0M contract for GPS-resistant autonomous strike dronesRegulatory action2026-06-30AEVEX Strike Drone at Ukraine1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDROBODOC Surgical System receives FDA 510(k) marketing clearanceRegulatory action2026-06-30ROBODOC Surgical System at Sacramento, California, USA1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDFDA clears CMR Surgical Versius Plus robotic surgical system for gallbladder removal proceduresRegulatory action2026-07-01Versius at India1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDCalifornia SB 1246 and AB 1777 take effect July 1, 2026 - new AV regulationsRegulatory action2026-07-01Waymo Driver (6th gen) at Sacramento, California, USA1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDGeorgia HB 986 takes effect July 1, 2026 - delivery robot sidewalk speed raised to 7 mphRegulatory action2026-07-01Serve Gen 3 at West Hollywood1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDMedtronic Hugo surgical robot earns FDA clearance for additional indicationRegulatory action2026-07-01Hugo RAS at Dublin, Ireland1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDLEM Surgical receives FDA clearance for Dynamis multi-arm surgical robotRegulatory action2026-07-01Dynamis Robotic Surgical System at Switzerland, Europe1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDNHTSA sends Tesla 24-part information demand in EA26002, requesting internal 'Radar Saves Us' document on vision-only FSD limitationsRegulatory action2026-07-02Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) at Orlando, Florida, USA2
DEPLOY VERIFIEDPentagon awards AeroVironment 00M contract for counter-drone technologyRegulatory action2026-07-02AeroVironment Switchblade (300/600) at Kyiv, Ukraine1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDDGCA issues public notice flagging absence of authorized BVLoS drone frameworkRegulatory action2026-07-04Skye Air Drone Fleet at Bengaluru1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDSF Supervisor Bilal Mahmood launches inquiry into Waymo's July 4 traffic meltdownRegulatory action2026-07-07Waymo Driver (6th gen) at Sacramento, California, USA2
DEPLOY VERIFIEDNHTSA demands AV developers stop driverless vehicles from interfering with first respondersRegulatory action2026-07-08Waymo Driver (6th gen) at Sacramento, California, USA2
DEPLOY VERIFIEDSBU raids Ukrainian Armor over RPG-75M procurement; deputy director allegedly beatenRegulatory action2026-07-08Ukrainian Armor2
DEPLOY VERIFIEDNHTSA issues directive to AV developers citing clear pattern of driverless AVs interfering with first respondersRegulatory action2026-07-09Waymo Driver (6th gen) at Sacramento, California, USA2
DEPLOY VERIFIEDSan Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan drafting cost-recovery fee legislation to fine AV companies for impeding emergency responseRegulatory action2026-07-11Waymo Driver (6th gen) at Sacramento, California, USA1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDVertical Aerospace delays Valo type certification to 2029, pushes critical design review to end of 2026Regulatory action2026-07-13Valo1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDFAA eVTOL Integration Pilot Program: BETA Technologies ALIA conducts organ transport test flightRegulatory action2026-07-14ALIA-250 at Plattsburgh1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDNTSB preliminary report: Tesla Katy crash driver overrode FSD by pressing accelerator to 100%, vehicle exceeded 70 mphRegulatory action2026-07-15Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) at Orlando, Florida, USA2
DEPLOY VERIFIEDDDOT issues sidewalk robot permits to Serve Robotics and Coco Robotics for food delivery in Washington DCRegulatory action2026-07-16Serve Gen 3 at West Hollywood1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDFDA grants De Novo marketing authorization to J&J Ottava surgical robotRegulatory action2026-07-22Johnson & Johnson Ottava at California1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDFDA clears J&J Ottava surgical robot for US launch following de novo submissionRegulatory action2026-07-22Johnson & Johnson Ottava at New Brunswick1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDFrance blocks Tesla FSD Supervised approval over safety concernsRegulatory action2026-07-22Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) at Orlando, Florida, USA2
DEPLOY VERIFIEDFDA clears Johnson & Johnson Ottava robotic surgical system for soft tissue surgeriesRegulatory action2026-07-22Johnson & Johnson Ottava at New Brunswick2
DEPLOY VERIFIEDFDA grants De Novo authorization to Johnson & Johnson OTTAVA robotic surgical system for multiple soft tissue proceduresRegulatory action2026-07-22Johnson & Johnson Ottava at California2
DEPLOY VERIFIEDFDA grants 510(k) clearance to Momentis Surgical Anovo system for multiport surgery, first platform supporting all three surgical access approachesRegulatory action2026-07-23ANOVO at Fort Myers, Florida, USA2
DEPLOY VERIFIEDNHTSA probes Tesla FSD marketing after AI-related crashesRegulatory action2026-07-25Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) at Orlando, Florida, USA1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDFCC issues National Security Determination barring all foreign-produced advanced robotic devices from US marketRegulatory action2026-07-27Unitree Robotics1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDRep. Kevin Mullin proposes AV Emergency Response Coordination Act requiring national safety standards for autonomous vehiclesRegulatory action2026-07-28Waymo Driver (6th gen) at Sacramento, California, USA1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDFCC bans imports of new Chinese-made humanoid and quadruped robots, citing national security risksRegulatory action2026-07-28Unitree Go2 at Global1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDWaymo racks up 83 parking citations totaling $9,325 in Austin since 2024 launchRegulatory action2026-07-28Waymo Driver (6th gen) at Portland, Oregon, USA1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDFAA signs nationwide Finding of No Significant Impact for Part 135 drone delivery, replacing market-by-market environmental reviewsRegulatory action2026-07-28Amazon Astro at Seattle2
DEPLOY VERIFIEDSanta Monica judge issues preliminary injunction banning overnight operations at two Waymo Broadway recharging stationsRegulatory action2026-07-28Waymo Driver (6th gen) at Portland, Oregon, USA2
DEPLOY VERIFIEDFCC effectively bans new foreign-made advanced robotic devices citing national security risks, primarily targeting Chinese manufacturers like UnitreeRegulatory action2026-07-29Unitree Robotics1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDFAA grants DoorDash Part 135 air carrier certification for DoorDash Air drone deliveryRegulatory action2026-07-29Dot at Phoenix, Arizona, USA2
DEPLOY VERIFIEDZoox clears final federal hurdle, receives NHTSA exemption to launch paid robotaxi serviceRegulatory action2026-07-30Zoox Robotaxi at Miami1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDNHTSA grants Zoox temporary commercial deployment exemption for up to 2,500 robotaxis annually for two yearsRegulatory action2026-07-30Zoox Robotaxi at Miami1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDNHTSA launches $5M SAE ITC partnership to develop first-ever AV performance standards and updates AV technical guidanceRegulatory action2026-07-30Zoox Robotaxi at Miami1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDNHTSA grants Zoox first-ever commercial FMVSS exemption for purpose-built robotaxiRegulatory action2026-07-30Zoox Robotaxi at Miami1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDNHTSA grants Zoox temporary exemption to commercially deploy up to 2,500 robotaxis annuallyRegulatory action2026-07-30Zoox Robotaxi at Miami1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDNHTSA opens probe into 1.2 million Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles over front suspension failuresRegulatory action2026-07-31Tesla Robotaxi (Model Y ADS) at Orlando, Florida, USA1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDChinese-made camera components on K3 Scout USVs found transmitting data to Chinese IP addressRegulatory action2026-08-09K3 SCOUT1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDNevada Transportation Authority approves Waymo permit for commercial robotaxi service in Clark CountyRegulatory action2026-08-20Waymo1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDNevada Transportation Authority approves Uber permit for commercial robotaxi service in Clark CountyRegulatory action2026-08-20Uber1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDNevada Transportation Authority approves Tesla full Autonomous Vehicle Network Company permit for up to 5,000 robotaxis in Las VegasRegulatory action2026-08-20Tesla1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDWaymo submits redacted documents to NHTSA in child collision probeRegulatory action2026-08-21Waymo1
DEPLOY VERIFIEDDutch Data Protection Authority fines Uber 825M EUR for automating driver suspensions without adequate disclosureRegulatory action2026-08-21Uber1