Job Description

Your IT Recruiter is helping Toyota Research Institute find a Robot Teacher to demonstrate new behaviors for its robots to learn. In this role, you’ll be a key member of the team that does this instruction for the in-house robots. As a Robot Teacher, you will: Control robots via teleoperation devices to demonstrate a rich, dexterous, and varied curriculum of behavior. Coordinate with other members of the teaching team and with the larger group to continuously improve processes for teaching. Be creative! Help design new, interesting, and difficult behaviors to teach the company's robots. Bring a safety-first approach to working with robots. Commitment:   This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via our client. This position will be onsite and available to candidates able to work 4 10-hour days (M-Thur) and who are local to the Los Altos, CA area. Requirements Familiarity with computers and a curiosity about robots ~ Physical dexterity, good hand-eye coordination, and familiarity with video games ~ Attention to detail and a focus on safety are critical ~ This role requires regular use of the Apple Vision Pro VR headset, and there are limits on the corrective lens inserts that can be produced; therefore, vision must meet the requirements for lens inserts ~ Prior expertise in robotics, Linux, or the command line is not necessary (though you’ll gain some of these skills on the job) Benefits PTO and paid holidays! ~ Pre-tax commuter benefits ~ Employer (HireArt) Subsidized healthcare benefits ~ Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs ~ Our client covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance ~401k package

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Full time, Temporary work, Ongoing contract, Local area, Flexible hours,

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