Overview
- Witness video by Miami resident Guillermo Dapelo shows the robot stranded for about 15 minutes before the Jan. 15 collision.
- No human injuries were reported as the Brightline train struck the device, which was torn apart and left debris on the tracks.
- Coco says the robot was not making a delivery at the time and describes the failure as extremely rare, with fleets monitored in real time by human safety pilots.
- The company notes it has operated in Miami for over a year, logging thousands of miles and regularly crossing the same tracks without major incidents.
- Several outlets labeled the device an Uber Eats robot, but reporting identifies Coco as the operator, underscoring ongoing confusion over brand and operator responsibility.