Physical AI Data Collection Associate

About the Role

Join a team supporting physical AI projects by collecting high-quality data from real-world human movement and manipulation. Your recordings and task evaluations will help train embodied AI systems to interact with the physical world.

What You'll Do

• Operate robots through teleoperation using VR controllers or leader arms while data is recorded.
• Capture clear egocentric task footage with head-mounted cameras.
• Perform and document hands-on tasks such as folding, sorting, assembling, and cooking.
• Set up and operate motion capture and sensor systems, including motion capture cameras, IMUs, and LiDAR.
• Film, photograph, and scan physical spaces, work areas, and objects for scene data.
• Evaluate robot performance on assigned tasks and score results.

What We're Looking For

• Zero to five years of experience in robotics operations, teleoperation, motion capture, VFX, camera or drone operation, laboratory work, autonomous vehicle testing, or skilled trades.
• Experience operating physical equipment or sensors with careful, repeatable technique, such as robots, camera rigs, drones, motion capture systems, test vehicles, or precision tools.
• Ability to follow written capture protocols and accurately log each recording.
• Familiarity with ROS or ROS 2, VR controllers, leader-follower teleoperation, OptiTrack or Vicon, IMUs, LiDAR, GoPro, or head-mounted cameras is helpful.
• Ability to complete projects at home or work with provided equipment, or travel for on-site projects.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is $20 to $40 per hour, depending on project, field, and experience. Payment is based on hours worked.

Location

Remote projects are available, with some assignments requiring on-site work. Some projects can be completed from home or your workplace using provided equipment.