A former Tesla robotics technician is suing the company and robot maker Fanuc for $51 million after a robotic arm allegedly struck and knocked him unconscious at Tesla’s Fremont facility, HR Dive reports.

The case highlights how the rapid adoption of robotics brings not only productivity gains but also new safety and liability challenges. Even companies on the cutting-edge are being forced to update protocols in real time, underscoring the importance of evolving safeguards as automation becomes more deeply embedded in manufacturing. 10/2/2025