Onsite Robot Teleoperator & Data Collector

Voxelmaps; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Robotic Data is seeking Robot Teleoperator/Data Collectors to support our on-site data collection program in San Francisco, CA. You will teleoperate robotic manipulators, perform structured tasks, reset stations, monitor recordings, and ensure high-quality demonstrations for autonomous systems and Physical AI applications.

Training will be provided; no engineering degree required. This temporary, 4-week project (with potential extension) pays $35/hr, on-site with varied shifts and strict safety

Qualifications

• Age 18+ and MUST be able to reliably commute to San Francisco, CA (on-site client facility); reliable attendance and punctuality is mandatory.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and availability for the confirmed onsite schedule and assignment duration (approx. 4 weeks).
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow technical instructions consistently across repeated attempts.
• Good hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and spatial awareness; comfort learning different manipulator controls and handheld collection tools while monitoring screens and a physical workspace.
• Basic computer skills: navigating a recording interface, entering run information, reviewing playback, and reporting problems clearly.
• Ability to maintain concentration during repetitive collection tasks, recognize deviations, and adjust technique in response to feedback.
• Willingness to follow safety procedures, stop and ask for help when unsure, and handle project data responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Teleoperate assigned n-DoF manipulators using approved controllers, motion-tracking devices, or other interfaces. Learn the motion mapping, joint and workspace limits, and gripper behavior for each setup.
• When assigned, use handheld robotics data collection tools, including UMI-style grippers, to record manipulation demonstrations. Follow trained grip, motion, camera visibility, and tracking requirements; complete tool checks and resets before recording.
• Follow task instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs), including required starting conditions, action sequences, and completion criteria. Repeat demonstrations with specified changes to objects, positions, or task sequences.
• Use controlled, consistent movements and the prescribed pace. Monitor camera views, gripper position, object contact, and the workspace throughout each attempt.
• Prepare and reset objects, work surfaces, cameras, cables, manipulators, and handheld collection tools using approved checklists. Complete trained startup, readiness, and shutdown checks; report failed checks before collection.
• Operate within trained workspace, speed, and equipment limits. Keep people and loose items clear of the robot workspace, know the stop controls, and stop collection when behavior is unexpected or conditions are unsafe.
• Follow approved recovery procedures after drops, failed grasps, or interrupted runs. Resume only when the station is safe and ready; elevate faults and perform only checks or resets covered by training.
• Record and label outcomes accurately, distinguishing successful tasks, failed tasks, and invalid recordings using project definitions. Track completed runs, accepted output, and recurring issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Manual dexterity

Following technical instructions

On-site commuting

Tools

UMI grippers

Job description

Robotic Data is seeking Robot Teleoperator/Data Collectors to support our on-site data collection program in San Francisco, CA. You will teleoperate robotic manipulators, perform structured tasks, reset stations, monitor recordings, and ensure high-quality demonstrations for autonomous systems and Physical AI applications.

Training will be provided; no engineering degree required. This temporary, 4-week project (with potential extension) pays $35/hr, on-site with varied shifts and strict safety