Last week, Tesla unveiled the new appearance of its humanoid robot, Optimus, during an event showcasing self-driving taxis, which sparked a lively discussion. However, Alex Proyas, the director of the classic sci-fi film “I, Robot,” recently accused Elon Musk of plagiarism.
According to a report by the BBC, Musk revealed Tesla’s futuristic self-driving taxi model, the Cybercab, equipped with gullwing doors but lacking a steering wheel and pedals, during the event on October 10. He also showcased the new look of the humanoid robot, Optimus.
In response, Proyas took to social media platform X to make his accusations, suggesting that Musk copied his designs.
“Hey Elon, can I have my designs back please?” he tweeted, accompanied by several stills from “I, Robot,” contrasting them with the Tesla Cybercab, the autonomous Robovan, and the Optimus robot.
Proyas’s post captured significant attention, reportedly drawing in 6.4 million views.
