Elon Musk and Tesla recently found themselves at the center of a playful controversy after unveiling their latest robots, including the Optimus humanoid robot and the highly anticipated Robotaxi.
During a significant presentation dubbed "We, Robot," which cleverly references Isaac Asimov’s work, reactions quickly shifted from excitement to skepticism as many viewers noticed striking similarities between Tesla’s designs and those depicted in the 2004 science fiction classic I, Robot, directed by Alex Proyas.
He weighed in on the conversation, humorously requesting, "Can I have my designs back please?" This light-hearted jab highlights the ongoing dialogue between technology and entertainment, as filmmakers increasingly find their creative expressions mirrored in the products of tech giants.
It is a fascinating intersection that showcases how stories often inspire real-world innovation but can lead to amusing and unintended moments of overlap.
