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Motion Capture Participant - Robotics Project

  • Toronto, ON, Canada

On-site

Full-time · Contract

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Job type
Full-time · Contract
Workplace
On-site
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

Job Overview

Join an exciting data collection project supporting the development of future robotics and intelligent technologies. We are looking for participants to wear lightweight motion-capture equipment and perform simple everyday activities while video and movement data is recorded.

This is an easy, engaging role for people who are comfortable following instructions and moving naturally through real-life scenarios. Your participation will help improve how advanced systems understand human motion in everyday environments.

No Special Experience Required. You do not need prior experience in robotics, data collection, or technology projects. Training and guidance will be provided.

What You’ll Do

  • Wear provided motion-capture and video recording equipment (VR headset and several small trackers)
  • Perform simple natural activities such as walking, lifting, sorting, cooking, cleaning, packing, or organizing items
  • Follow clear on-site instructions from the project team
  • Participate in recording sessions in a variety of real-world environment
    Help create high-quality motion data for robotics and AI research

Responsibilities & Tasks performed

  • Household tasks
  • Grocery or retail-style activities
  • Packing, sorting, or light logistics tasks
  • Basic workplace-style movement scenarios
  • Natural everyday actions and interactions

What We’re Looking For

  • Reliable and punctual individuals
  • Comfortable wearing equipment for the duration of a session
  • Able to follow directions carefully
  • Comfortable performing light physical movements and everyday tasks
  • Positive attitude and willingness to participate in an innovative technology project

Why Join

  • Be part of a project connected to the future of robotics and intelligent systems
  • Easy and straightforward tasks
  • Opportunity to participate in cutting-edge technology work
  • Great fit for people interested in innovation, research, and emerging technologies
More about this job

Responsibilities

The motion-capture participant at TSMG will wear a VR headset and small trackers and carry out simple everyday activities while sessions are recorded. The work follows on-site instructions from the project team in a variety of real-world settings.

Requirements

Candidates need to be reliable and punctual, comfortable wearing equipment for a full session, able to follow directions carefully, and willing to do light physical movement. No robotics or technology background is required.

Skills

  • Motion capture equipment use
  • Following instructions
  • Light physical movement
  • Lifting
  • Sorting
  • Packing
  • Household tasks
  • Grocery-style activities
  • Basic workplace movement
  • Reliability and punctuality

Categories

  • Technology
  • Science & Research
  • Consulting

Keywords

  • motion capture
  • motion capture participant
  • data collection
  • robotics
  • AI research
  • VR headset
  • wearable trackers
  • movement data
  • video recording
  • household tasks
  • packing
  • sorting
  • light logistics
  • research participant
  • contract
  • part-time study

Seniority

Entry level

Tools

  • VR headset
  • motion-capture trackers
  • video recording equipment

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