Security Robot Incident: Knightscope AI Falls into Fountain
An unusual incident occurred recently when a Knightscope security robot took an unplanned dip in a fountain at The Avenues Mall, California....
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TAIM catalog Map Data source & citationPool-Related Fatality of AI-Operated Security Robot 'Steve': Lessons in Responsible AI
An unfortunate incident occurred when the autonomous security robot, Steve, malfunctioned and rolled into a pool, resulting in an unintended...
Read moreStressed DC Security Robot Leaps into Pool: A Case of AI Pressure
In an unexpected incident, a security robot in Washington D.C., designed to protect public spaces, was found to have jumped into a pool. The...
Read moreAI Incident: Security Robot Meets Tragic End in Water Fountain
In a recent incident, a security robot was found to have driven itself into a water fountain, leading to its demise. This unfortunate event...
Read moreTragic Incident: Security Robot Self-terminates at Washington D.C. Fountain
A security robot in the nation's capital ended its own operations, raising concerns about the safety and responsible deployment of AI. The i...
Read moreIncident Analysis: The Unplanned Dive of K5 Security Robot into a Fountain
An unexpected event unfolded when the K5 security robot took an unintended dip in a fountain. This incident sheds light on the need for robu...
Read moreRevisiting the Misconception: The 'Suicidal Robot' Drowning Incident
A recent incident involving a robot found drowned in a fountain has sparked controversy, with some suggesting the device may have intentiona...
Read moreIncident: AI-controlled Robocop discovered in office-block fountain
An incident occurred involving an AI-controlled robocop, found face down in a fountain located within an office block. While the cause of th...
Read moreOffice Security Robot Accidentally Falls into Fountain
An autonomous security robot, intended to maintain safety within an office environment, was reported to have fallen accidentally into a foun...
Read moreRobot Designed for Safety Malfunctions, Fails to Recover after Falling into a Fountain
A robot designed to promote safety and assist humans experienced an unexpected incident when it fell into a fountain during testing. Despite...
Read morePausing the Robot Revolution: Ensuring Responsible AI Development
Recent incidents involving autonomous systems have prompted a reconsideration of their deployment. These events highlight the need for robus...
Read moreAI-Powered Security Robot Malfunctions, Plunges into Fountain
In a concerning incident, an AI-powered security robot malfunctioned, leading it to plunge into a fountain at a shopping mall. While the spe...
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Incident data is from the AI Incident Database (AIID).
When citing the database as a whole, please use:
McGregor, S. (2021) Preventing Repeated Real World AI Failures by Cataloging Incidents: The AI Incident Database. In Proceedings of the Thirty-Third Annual Conference on Innovative Applications of Artificial Intelligence (IAAI-21). Virtual Conference.
Pre-print on arXiv · Database snapshots & citation guide
We use weekly snapshots of the AIID for stable reference. For the official suggested citation of a specific incident, use the “Cite this incident” link on each incident page.