Tesla has revealed details of two crashes involving its robotaxi vehicles that required intervention from remote teleoperators, according to previously redacted crash reports that were recently made public.

The incidents highlight operational challenges Tesla faces as it works to expand its autonomous taxi service. The crashes involved vehicles that were being monitored or controlled by remote human operators, a standard safety practice in the robotaxi industry where human supervisors can take control when autonomous systems encounter difficulties.

The disclosure comes as Tesla continues developing its robotaxi program, which CEO Elon Musk has positioned as a key growth driver for the company. The service relies on Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology combined with human oversight through teleoperations when needed.

Teleoperator systems allow remote human controllers to monitor autonomous vehicles and intervene during complex driving situations or emergencies. Most companies developing autonomous vehicle technology employ some form of remote assistance as a safety measure during testing and early deployment phases.

The crash reports were previously redacted but became available with reduced redactions, providing new insight into Tesla's robotaxi operations. Tesla has not immediately responded to requests for additional comment about the incidents or their impact on the robotaxi program's development timeline.