Alex Proyas Accuses Elon Musk of Copying ‘I, Robot’ Movie Design for New Tesla Vehicles
Alex Proyas has criticised Tesla CEO Elon Musk for the striking resemblance between his newly unveiled autonomous vehicles, the Cybercab and Robovan, and the robots from Proyas's 2004 film 'I, Robot'. Following the unveiling, Proyas took to social media, asking Musk, 'Can I have my designs back please?' The similarities have sparked a debate online, highlighting the connection between Tesla's futuristic designs and the humanoid robots featured in the sci-fi film.
Director Alex Proyas slammed Tesla CEO Elon Musk over the alleged resemblance between his two autonomous vehicles and the robots in the 2004 sci-fi film I, Robot. This comes after Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled the long-awaited prototypes for two new autonomous vehicles: the self-driving robotaxi, dubbed the Cybercab, and the Robovan, ahead of the weekend. From Metropolis to Demolition Man, 5 Hollywood Movies That Eerily Predicted Future Technologies.
While the sleek, futuristic designs fit Tesla's signature style, many on social media couldn't help but notice a striking resemblance to the robots in the 2004 sci-fi film I, Robot. The similarity caught the attention of I, Robot director Alex Proyas, who took to X platform to slam the Tesla CEO for allegedly ripping off his creations. "Hey Elon, Can I have my designs back please?" Proyas wrote.
Director Alex Proyas Criticises Elon Musk Over Alleged 'I, Robot' Design Theft
Set in a futuristic Chicago in 2035, I, Robot explores a world where human-like robots work in public service roles. The film, starring Will Smith, Bridget Moynahan, and Alan Tudyk, centres on a detective investigating the suspicious death of a U.S. Robotics founder. The movie's design of sleek, humanoid robots bears a notable resemblance to Tesla's new robotic prototypes. Elon Musk Donald Trump Interview: Tech Billionaire To Interview Former US President Donald Trump, Says ‘Entertainment Guaranteed’.
As per Deadline, Musk on Thursday, unveiled several new robots, including the Optimus, a human-like robot that was revealed to be tele-operated by humans at At Tesla's "We, Robot" event. The highlight of the event was the Cybercab, a futuristic robotaxi with wing-like doors and no steering wheel or pedals. Musk also introduced the Robovan, a self-driving vehicle designed to transport goods or up to 20 people.
Meanwhile, Proyas is preparing to begin filming his new sci-fi satire RUR in Sydney, Australia on October 21.