How about this for a future job advert? “Wranglers wanted for growing fleets of robots. Your responsibilities will include evaluating robot performance, providing real-time analysis and support for problems.
“You must be analytical, detail-oriented, friendly – and ready to walk. No advanced degree required.” Even if this particular advert has not yet appeared, some are already carrying out the role.
Brandon Rees, 32, used to make food deliveries. Now he watches robots do them. Since September, Mr Rees has been working as a robot operator for Robby Technologies, a Silicon Valley start-up whose robots have been deployed by delivery firms in eight cities in California.
The role performed by Mr Rees is so new it has not even acquired a clearly recognised title. Job posts use terms like technicians, monitors, handlers and operations specialists. Media outlets have described the role as anything from robot chauffeurs to robot babysitters. Regardless of the name, analysts say it is clear such positions are growing.
“Regardless of how well a robot navigates a particular location, there may be problems that occur,” says chief executive Aldo Zini, citing examples like blocked hallways or broken elevators. “We need to have a way to monitor that.”
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