Tesla sues former Optimus engineer over alleged trade secret theft | TechCrunch
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Tesla is suing former engineer Zhongjie ‘Jay’ Li, claiming he stole trade secrets regarding their humanoid robotics program, Optimus, to launch a rival startup called Proception. The lawsuit accuses Li of downloading confidential information on robotic hand sensors and conducting online research related to venture capital. Proception was incorporated just days after Li departed from Tesla, and it has since claimed to have developed humanoid robotic hands similar to Tesla's designs. This legal battle highlights the competitive environment within the robotics industry and Tesla's ongoing development challenges with its Optimus project.
Tesla has filed a lawsuit against former engineer Zhongjie ‘Jay’ Li for allegedly stealing trade secrets related to its humanoid robotics program, Optimus.
The complaint alleges that Li downloaded sensitive information about advanced robotic hand sensors, which he later used to establish his startup, Proception.
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