After Tesla's planned robot products were presented, social media called out the company for aping the 2004 film, with even director Alex Proyas weighing in.

Tesla plans to launch fully autonomous driving in Texas and California next year, with the Cybercab entering production by 2026 — although he said it could be as late as 2027. Additionally, Tesla is developing the Optimus robot, which could be available for $20,000–$30,000 and is capable of performing various tasks.