Tesla Hiring Humans to Wear Motion Suits for Optimus Robot Training

The American automotive company Tesla is hiring new workers to wear a motion-capture suit and help train the company’s new humanoid robots. According to the job offer, which is published on the company’s website, the full-time position pays from $25.25 to $48.00 per hour.

A few weeks ago, Tesla announced that it would build and use more humanoid robots, called Optimus, in its facilities and even sell them to other companies by 2026.

For the new job position, the company requires a minimum and maximum height between 5’7″ and 5’11″—1.70 to 1.80 meters—and the person must be willing to walk and wear the 30 lbs—13.6 kilograms—motion capture suit for over 7 hours a day.

Those interested need to consider motion sickness, as wearing the equipment might cause disorientation and VR sickness symptoms. Tesla has promised multiple benefits including health and dental care plans, 401(k), sick and vacation time, and cash and stock awards.

A few months ago Tesla shared on X a video showcasing its Optimus robot and its motion qualities.

Trying to be useful lately! pic.twitter.com/TlPF9YB61W

— Tesla Optimus (@Tesla_Optimus) May 5, 2024

According to Fortune, Tesla is improving and investing in this technology to increase the company’s valuation to $25 trillion, about 36 times its current valuation. Elon Musk has been very optimistic and enthusiastic about the new Optimus generations and its potential for the business. However, the competition is already peaking as other companies are also developing advanced humanoid robots, and the research and construction can be very expensive—with no guarantee of success.