October 14, 2024 11:36 am IST
While the sleek, futuristic design fits Tesla’s signature style, many couldn’t help but notice a striking resemblance to the robot in I, Robot.
Director Alex Proyas criticized Tesla CEO Elon Musk over alleged similarities between his two autonomous vehicles and the robot in the 2004 sci-fi film I, Robot. This comes after Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled long-awaited prototypes for two new autonomous vehicles ahead of the weekend: the self-driving robotaxi, called CyberCab, and the RoboVan. (Also Read | Nag Ashwin invites Elon Musk to drive Bujji from Kalki in 2898 AD)
While the sleek, futuristic design fits Tesla’s signature style, many on social media couldn’t help but notice a striking resemblance to the robot in the 2004 sci-fi film I, Robot.
The similarity caught the attention of I, Robot director Alex Proyas, who took to the X platform to criticize the Tesla CEO for allegedly destroying his creations. “Hey Elon, can I have my designs back?” Alex wrote.
Set in a futuristic Chicago of 2035, I, Robot explores a world where human-like robots work in public service roles. Starring Will Smith, Bridget Moynahan and Alan Tudyk, the film focuses on a detective investigating the suspicious death of the founder of US Robotics. The design of the film’s sleek, humanoid robot bears a striking resemblance to Tesla’s new robotic prototypes.
According to Deadline, Elon unveiled several new robots on Thursday, including Optimus, a human-like robot that was revealed to be tele-operated by humans 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 deliver goods for up to 20 people.
Meanwhile, Alex is preparing to begin filming his new sci-fi satire RUR in Sydney, Australia on October 21.
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