The director of the film “I, Robot” accuses Elon Musk of copying his designs. Alex Proyas claims that Tesla’s new developments, including the Cybercab robotaxi, strongly resemble concepts from his film. He posted comparative images on social media, demonstrating the similarities between the company’s products and images from the film. Proyas also draws attention to the parallels between the Optimus android and the characters in his film.
Alex Proyas posted collages on social media, comparing the design of Tesla products with images from his film. He noted that not only the Cybercab and Robovan, but also the Optimus android look like characters from the film. Proyas accompanied the collage with the caption: “Hey Elon, can you give me my design back?” Matt Granger, Proyas’ co-author, supported the accusations, pointing out the lack of creativity in Elon Musk. The name of the We Robot event, where the robotaxi was presented, indirectly highlights the source of inspiration for Tesla.
Sources: Motor, Hollywood Reporter