The event, titled “We, Robot,” drew inspiration from the 2004 film “I, Robot,” starring Will Smith, which portrays a world where advanced robots turn on humans. The similarities between the event and the movie extend beyond the name. The autonomous vehicles and Optimus bore a striking resemblance to the technology depicted in the film.

Late last week, Elon Musk held his “We Robot” event at the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, California, where he offered a glimpse at three upcoming products: their much-anticipated self-driving robotaxi (Cybercab),

I, Robot' director Alex Proyas accused Elon Musk and Tesla of copying his designs for the film for the company's recently unveiled prototypes.