The gig workers who are training humanoid robots at home
Gig workers are training humanoid robots from home.
Zeus, a medical student in Nigeria, records himself performing household chores for Micro1, a US company that hires gig workers worldwide to create data for training humanoid robots. This innovative approach is part of a booming gig economy, with workers earning competitive wages while raising concerns about privacy and the quality of data being collected for robotics.
Key Takeaways
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Micro1 employs thousands of workers in over 50 countries to record chore videos.
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Workers like Zeus earn $15 an hour, a competitive wage in Nigeria.
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Investors spent over $6 billion on humanoid robots in 2025.
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