Delivery Robot Causes Car Accident With Nine Injuries
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In Tallinn, Estonia, a delivery robot operated by Starship Technologies caused a car accident resulting in nine injuries. The incident occurred during rush hour in the city center when the robot unexpectedly entered an intersection during a "no walk" signal. The robot collided with an oncoming bus, prompting the driver to slam on the brakes and cause the bus passengers to fall.
The swift actions of the driver may have prevented further damage to the robot, which continued its delivery route after the collision. Starship Technologies' spokesperson stated that the robot "fled," potentially classifying it as leaving the scene of a traffic incident without fulfilling legal obligations. This could lead to liability for the company.
Starship's head of operations, Pepe Aaviksoo, attributed the mishap to confusing factors such as bright advertisements and traffic lights, which may have disoriented the robot's sensors. Despite this, Aaviksoo acknowledged that "exceptional situations do occur."
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