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Tesla Files Lawsuit Alleging Theft of Optimus Robot Trade Secrets by Former Engineer
In a case with serious implications for the robotics and AI sectors, Tesla has filed a lawsuit against a former employee, alleging the misappropriation of proprietary information tied to its Optimus humanoid robot program.
The suit targets Zhongjie “Jay” Li, a former engineer who worked on Optimus from August 2022 until his departure in September 2024. Tesla claims Li unlawfully transferred confidential data—specifically related to the development of advanced robotic hand sensors—to personal devices and later used this information to found a competing startup.
