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Waymo robotaxi and Serve Robotics delivery robot collided in West Hollywood (Dec 2024)

[COLLISION]

Dec 27, 2024 · Waymo · Waymo Driver (6th gen) · Sacramento, California, USA

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Failure Mode

COLLISION

Event Date

Dec 27, 2024

Primary Entity

Waymo

Robotic Platform

Waymo Driver (6th gen)

Jurisdiction / Location

Sacramento, California, USA

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

On December 27, 2024, a Waymo autonomous vehicle and a Serve Robotics sidewalk delivery robot collided at an intersection in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, according to reporting by TechCrunch citing video circulating on social media. The footage shows the Serve robot crossing a street at night and attempting to mount the curb; as it backed up to correct its position and moved toward the ramp, a Waymo vehicle making a right turn struck the robot.

System & Fleet Architecture

Operating Manufacturer

WaymoView Manufacturer

Hardware Platform

Waymo Driver (6th gen)

Operational Sectors

Physical AI / Robotics

Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings

  • https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/31/a-waymo-robotaxi-and-a-serve-delivery-robot-collided-in-los-angeles/

    https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/31/a-waymo-robotaxi-and-a-serve-delivery-robot-collided-in-los-angeles/

  • https://futurism.com/the-byte/robotaxi-smashes-delivery-robot

    https://futurism.com/the-byte/robotaxi-smashes-delivery-robot

  • https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/881/

    https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/881/

Related Incidents & Failure Precedents

6 records on file

Incident Context & FAQ

What happened in Waymo robotaxi and Serve Robotics delivery robot collided in West Hollywood (Dec 2024)?

On December 27, 2024, a Waymo autonomous vehicle and a Serve Robotics sidewalk delivery robot collided at an intersection in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, according to reporting by TechCrunch citing video circulating on social media. The footage shows the Serve robot crossing a street at night and attempting to mount the curb; as it backed up to correct its position and moved toward the ramp, a Waymo vehicle making a right turn struck the robot. No injuries were reported. The collision is notable as a documented contact between two autonomous systems operating in shared urban space.

When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on December 27, 2024 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

What robot was involved in Waymo robotaxi and Serve Robotics delivery robot collided in West Hollywood (Dec 2024)?

Waymo Driver (6th gen) by Waymo is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Sacramento, California, USA.

Has anyone responded to Waymo robotaxi and Serve Robotics delivery robot collided in West Hollywood (Dec 2024)?

No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.

What is the current status of Waymo robotaxi and Serve Robotics delivery robot collided in West Hollywood (Dec 2024)?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.