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Cyclist Sues Uber After Robot Collision
15 May
Summary
- Cyclist Conor Shannon injured in robot collision in Jersey City.
- Robot allegedly darted into bike lane, causing cyclist to fall.
- Lawsuit alleges robots are beta testing on public streets.
Conor Shannon, a Jersey City resident, plans to sue Uber and Avride following an accident in October 2025. While cycling home from work, Shannon claims an Avride delivery robot unexpectedly entered the bike lane on Varick Street, causing him to crash. The incident resulted in a concussion and a broken clavicle, with Shannon still recovering over six months later.
Shannon's attorney asserts that companies like Avride are utilizing municipalities for real-world testing of their autonomous robots. He suggests that discovery following the lawsuit will reveal the company's reliance on public data to improve robot safety. Avride stated they are aware of the incident and await the legal process resolution, affirming their commitment to safety.
This incident follows other reported collisions involving delivery robots, including a recent one in Philadelphia where an Avride robot hit a truck. Another autonomous machine in Chicago also encountered an issue at a bus stop. Shannon advises caution for residents in cities with such robots, urging them to monitor their surroundings closely.
