Some Tesla robots reportedly performed poorly, and security officials wanted to know what happened

Since its official launch in Austin on June 22, Tesla’s autonomous robot has attracted widespread attention from locals.

They also reportedly attracted interest from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after the online video was released to show that the company’s self-driving cars were driving in the wrong lanes and speeding around town.

After weeks of testing with people in the vehicle, the Robotaxi service went live, with some glitches based on first-person accounts and videos. According to some riders in it, the Tesla Model Y-vehicle had driven above the speed limit and stopped in the middle of the intersection.

Others reported a smoother experience with the service, which charges passengers $4.20. Waymo also runs its self-driving service in Austin, where Zoox is currently driving its test fleet.

NHTSA said in a statement to CNET that it does not preview new technology or vehicle systems, but will investigate events involving potential safety defects.

After evaluation, the organization said, “NHTSA will take any necessary measures to protect road safety.”

As for Tesla’s taxi, the agency said: “NHTSA was aware of the cited incident and contacted the manufacturer to collect other information.”

The agency has conducted an investigation related to Tesla’s fully autonomous driving system.

Tesla representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment.