Robot Teleoperator | $30-$55/hr Remote
Overview
Join a pioneering robotics team as a Robot Teleoperator, where you'll directly control advanced robotic manipulators and humanoid platforms to collect high-quality demonstration data for cutting-edge embodied AI systems. This hands-on lab role involves using VR headsets, leader-arm systems, and motion controllers to perform precise manipulation tasks, working side by side with robotics engineers and AI researchers. Your contributions will directly accelerate the development of next-generation intelligent machines.
What You'll Do5
- 1Operate robotic arms and humanoid robots using VR interfaces, leader-arm systems, and handheld controllers to execute structured manipulation tasks.
- 2Produce consistent, high-quality demonstration data by following precise task protocols and maintaining attention to detail during collection sessions.
- 3Monitor data collection in real time, promptly reporting any hardware or software anomalies to the engineering team.
- 4Adapt quickly to new robotic platforms and teleoperation interfaces as the lab's technology evolves.
- 5Assist with workstation setup, camera positioning, and general lab organization to keep operations running smoothly.
Requirements5
- 1Hands-on experience with VR systems (e.g., Meta Quest, Vision Pro, SteamVR) or similar motion-control technologies.
- 2Strong hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, ideally demonstrated through gaming (FPS, simulation, racing, or VR titles).
- 3Comfortable learning new hardware and control interfaces, with basic troubleshooting skills to identify and communicate technical issues.
- 4Highly reliable and detail-oriented, capable of working extended sessions using VR equipment for data collection tasks.
- 5Preferred: prior experience in robotics, automation, or teleoperation, and a genuine interest in AI and human-robot interaction.
Who Should Apply
This role is ideal for someone with a knack for precision control and a comfort zone that includes VR headsets and gaming-grade hand-eye coordination. You thrive in a fast-paced R&D lab, enjoy mastering new hardware interfaces, and take pride in producing flawless data that trains tomorrow's AI. If you're fascinated by robotics and want to literally steer the future of embodied intelligence, this is your opportunity.
Salary Insight
$30–$55 per hour, based on experience (listed as remote in title, but the role requires on-site presence in the US).
Required Skills
Application Tip
Highlight any experience with VR gaming or simulation-based controllers (like flight sticks or racing wheels) in your resume or cover letter, and mention a specific example that demonstrates your fine motor precision under pressure.
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