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Tesla Seeks Workers to Train Optimus Robots with Motion Capture

The company offers up to $48 an hour for roles requiring extensive physical activity and VR usage.

  • Applicants must wear motion capture suits and VR headsets to mimic human movements for robot training.
  • The job requires walking over seven hours a day while carrying up to 30 pounds.
  • Candidates must fit specific height requirements and be comfortable with potential VR sickness.
  • Tesla aims to gather millions of hours of data to refine its humanoid robots.
  • The initiative is part of Tesla's broader push to automate factory tasks and reduce labor costs.
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