Autonomous Delivery Vehicles Stuck on Bumpy Roads, Sparking Debate Over Tech Shortcomings

Recently, autonomous delivery vehicles deployed in multiple regions have frequently "crashed" while navigating complex road conditions, sparking heated online discussions. Videos show one such vehicle failing to detect potholes on an unpaved, rough road, speeding through at high velocity and causing the vehicle to bounce violently—nearly losing control. Other incidents include vehicles plowing straight into flooded areas, becoming partially submerged and floating; some even continued deliveries with detached wheels or recklessly drove into active construction zones, getting stuck in wet cement. These bold yet comical episodes highlight the current limitations of autonomous driving technology when applied to specialized vehicles—particularly their inadequate perception and decision-making capabilities when confronted with unstructured roads and unexpected obstacles. Industry insiders note that although the prospects for autonomous delivery are promising, significant improvements in technological maturity and environmental adaptability are still needed.