Robotics Teleoperator & Human Interaction Partner (Data Collection)

Project Details:

• Location: 100% onsite, Palo Alto, CA
• Employment Type: Full-time, contract
• Working hours: 8 hours/day, 5 days a week
• Duration: Minimum 2-week engagement with potential extension through year-end and beyond
• Compensation: US$35/hour

Overview

• Support a robotics data collection pilot using I2RT YAM bimanual robotic arms. Each station operates with two people: one teleoperator and one human interaction partner. Equipment, SOPs, examples, and hands-on training are provided.

Key responsibilities

• Teleoperate I2RT YAM bimanual arms to execute scripted tasks with precision and consistency.
• Serve as the human interaction partner for gestures, handovers, and other scripted HRI scenarios.
• Follow SOPs and collection scripts; accurately label and log sessions, trials, and anomalies.
• Prepare/reset stations between runs; stage objects, props, and sensors as required.
• Monitor capture quality in real time; flag issues and support troubleshooting.
• Adhere to safety protocols and contribute feedback to improve workflows.
• Collaborate with the onsite lead and team; meet daily output targets.

Qualifications

• Comfortable in a hands-on lab/hardware environment; able to follow technical SOPs.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and consistency in repetitive tasks.
• Clear communication and teamwork; receptive to coaching and feedback.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/move up to ~30 lbs.
• Prior teleoperation/robotics or lab data collection experience preferred; training provided.

Nice-to-have

• Experience with robot teleoperation, HRI, motion capture, or lab data collection.
• Familiarity with ROS, Linux, or basic Python for simple checks/logging.
• Basic mechanical/electrical troubleshooting skills.