Tesla Is Currently Seeking to Hire Robot Trainers

Elon Musk's business is currently recruiting individuals to don motion-capture suits for the purpose of training its humanoid Optimus robots.

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Tesla is currently offering a position for those interested in pursuing a career as a robot trainer. Tesla is seeking to employ individuals as robot trainers for the Optimus robot, offering a wage of $25.25 to $48 USD per hour.

A recent job advertisement indicates that Tesla is seeking individuals between 5'7" and 5'11" in height to don motion capture suits and virtual reality headsets for the purpose of training Tesla's humanoid robots. Business Insider reports that they have to don these items "while executing specified movements and actions in accordance with project requirements." The job listing is located in Palo Alto, California, and pertains to a night shift position that necessitates daily data uploads, submission of reports regarding robot observations, and occasional program debugging. The position necessitates the use of supplementary wearable equipment, hence the candidate must "walk over 7 hours daily" while also transporting up to 30 pounds of equipment.

Three distinct shifts are offered: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 4 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., and 12 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The job advertisement includes a caution stating, “Be advised that utilizing VR headsets or operating in a virtual environment may induce disorientation and discomfort in certain individuals, potentially leading to symptoms of VR sickness.” Candidates "must possess the capability to stand, sit, walk, stoop, bend, reach, crouch, and twist continuously throughout the day." Applicants must possess the capability to drive and be willing to travel up to 25% of the time, including daily regional driving. The job offering indicates that Tesla offers a compensation range of $25.25 to $48.00 per hour, in addition to cash and stock rewards, along with perks. Candidates may also be obligated to work extra "as necessary," as Tesla seems to be intensifying efforts in the robot training program. In the previous year, Tesla has allegedly recruited more than 50 employees for these robotic training roles.

Animesh Garg, a senior researcher at Nvidia Research, informed Business Insider that the Optimus robot will likely necessitate millions of hours of data before it can operate effectively in Tesla factories. He stated, “The data collection required would easily amount to half a billion dollars, and the fundamental question is, ‘Even if you achieve that, will you succeed?’” Due to the absence of a success guarantee. Individuals interested may review the job ad here.