A robotics technician is suing Tesla, alleging he was struck and knocked unconscious by an “approximately 8,000-pound counterbalance weight” attached to a robotic arm at the company’s plant in Fremont, California.

According to a civil complaint obtained by The Independent, engineer Peter Hinterdobler was helping a colleague remove the robot’s motor during a planned disassembly on July 22, 2023.

But then, the “robot’s arm suddenly and without warning released with great force,” causing significant injuries.

Now, Hinterdobler is suing the Elon Musk-led company and robotics manufacturer FANUC, which built the robotic arm, after struggling to pay medical expenses. In total, he’s seeking $51 million in damages, including $20 million for “pain, suffering, and inconvenience” and $10 million fo

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