Director Alex Proyas Criticizes Elon Musk for Ripping Off I, Robot Movie Designs, Asks Him This | Hollywood

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 Robot director Alex Proyas, who took to the X Platform to criticize Tesla’s CEO for allegedly ripping off his creations. “Hey Elon, can I have my designs back please?” Alex wrote.

Set in the futuristic Chicago of 2035, “I, Robot” explores a world where human-like robots work in public service. Starring Will Smith, Bridget Moynahan and Alan Tudyk, the film revolves around a detective who investigates the suspicious death of a founder of US Robotics. The design of the film’s sleek, humanoid robots bears a striking similarity to Tesla’s new robot prototypes.

According to Deadline, Elon unveiled several new robots on Thursday, including the Optimus, a human-like robot that was remotely controlled 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 unveiled the Robovan, a self-driving vehicle designed to transport goods for up to 20 people.

Meanwhile, Alex is preparing to begin filming his new sci-fi satire RUR on October 21st in Sydney, Australia.