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Tesla Sues Former Engineer for Stealing Robot Tech to Build Rival Startup

Tesla’s Optimus robot, at the centre of a legal battle over stolen trade secrets, represents the company’s bold vision for the future of automation. Image Credit: Shutterstock

Tesla has taken legal action against a former engineer, Zhongjie “Jay” Li, and his startup, Proception Inc.

Havilah Mbah
June 13, 2025