Robotic Systems Video Annotation Expert

OpenTrain AI, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

OpenTrain AI, Inc. is hiring for a remote, part-time contractor to review robotic arm video data and produce consistent annotations. You will identify when actions start and end, evaluate successful and failed behaviors, and explain probable causes using robotics knowledge.

You will work with a remote team to maintain quality and timeline. Ideal candidates have hands-on robotics experience, knowledge of robot motion control, grasping, perception, sensors, and system integration, and can follow

Qualifications

• Hands-on robotics experience required.
• Familiarity with robot motion/grasps/perception/sensors.
• Ability to apply guidelines consistently to video data.

Responsibilities

• Watch robotic arm videos and annotate actions and events.
• Mark when actions begin and end in each session.
• Evaluate correct vs faulty behavior and root causes.
• Escalate unclear cases and avoid guessing.
• Explain likely causes of failures using robotics knowledge.
• Suggest improvements when guidelines are inadequate.
• Meet annotation volume and quality targets.

Skills

Robotics

Mechanical engineering

Electronics engineering

Robot motion control

Grasping

Perception

Sensors

System integration

Video annotation

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Robotics/Mech/Elec)

Tools

none

Job description

The Work

You will review video of robotic arms completing assigned tasks and create consistent training data. Your judgments will help identify successful actions, failures, and the likely causes of incorrect robot behavior.

The work combines detailed video annotation with practical knowledge of robot motion, grasping, perception, sensors, and system integration.

• Watch robotic arm recordings and annotate actions and events.
• Mark where actions and events begin and end in each session.
• Evaluate correct and faulty behavior, including missed grasps, dropped objects, poor paths, and inaccurate positioning.
• Apply the same annotation rules across repeated video sessions.
• Escalate unclear or borderline cases instead of guessing.
• Explain likely causes of robot failures using robotics and system-integration knowledge.
• Suggest improvements when guidelines have gaps or cause repeated confusion.
• Complete assigned annotation volume on time while meeting the required quality standard.

What It Pays and Takes

This is a remote, part-time contractor role for people who can review technical video carefully and apply written guidelines consistently. The listing is marked entry level, but hands‑on experience with robotic arms or robotic systems is required.

• Pay: $50 to $90 per hour.
• Time: 20 or more hours per week.
• Location: Remote, with eligibility limited to the countries specified for this role.
• Language: English.
• Background: Robotics, mechanical engineering, electronics engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: Hands‑on work with robotic arms or robotic systems in industry, research, or laboratory settings.
• Knowledge: Robot motion control, grasping, perception, sensors, and system integration.
• Skills: Distinguishing correct from faulty robot behavior in video, close attention to detail, precise guideline following, and clear communication with a remote team.
• Helpful but not required: Previous video annotation or data‑labeling experience. Prior AI experience is not required.

About AI Training Work

OpenTrain is the hiring and contracting organization for this role. AI training work uses human‑reviewed examples, such as labeled video and behavior judgments, to help artificial intelligence systems learn; people with technical knowledge are paid to make those judgments accurate and consistent.