Controlling humanoid robots with virtual reality: New profession advances in China
The ability to control humanoid robots using one’s own body is emerging as a growing professional activity in China’s vibrant hardware capital, Shenzhen. This new segment reflects an innovative frontier in the job market driven by advanced technology.
In the city of Shenzhen, the company IO-AI Tech employs employees who control these machines through an advanced virtual reality system. The device evokes the futuristic technology seen in the film Ready Player One, allowing immersive interaction to operate the robots.
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IO-AI Tech, a startup located approximately 45 minutes north of downtown Shenzhen, innovates the concept of physical work. Using virtual reality headsets, hand controls and motion tracking systems, employees control the robots remotely. These machines are designed for tasks in a variety of scenarios, including production lines and commercial establishments.
The company’s objective is to use robots for practical functions, such as replacing products on shelves and sorting goods in warehouses. However, the initiative goes beyond the immediate work: IO-AI Tech is also dedicated to gathering crucial information and data for training these humanoids, aiming for a future in which they can act completely autonomously. This process of human supervision is essential for refining the algorithms and artificial intelligence models that will one day allow independent operation of machines, representing a fundamental step in the evolution of robotics.
