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Nidus
About Nidus
Nidus is a New York City company building AI-powered manufacturing systems on robotics foundation models, with a team from defense technology and machine learning. Its robot operators teleoperate robot arms and other robotic systems with motion-tracking equipment, wearable or handheld controllers or computer interfaces, repeating structured tasks (picking, placing, sorting, packing, organizing, tool use, simple assembly) while introducing the variations the protocol asks for. They review their recorded demonstrations, label which attempts succeeded or failed and write operator notes. Previous robotics experience helps but is not required: Nidus pays for training and certification on its equipment.
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Nidus's own Ashby board verified October 28, 2026 (3 open roles, 1 of them a robot operator). It pays $30 an hour, stated on its operator posting.
Actively listing 1 open role today1 open role on Nidus, independently checked 28 Oct 2026.
Hourly, overtime-eligible work with Nidus; onboarding, training, setup, meetings and session review are paid. The first assignment is expected to last 12 weeks and may be extended.
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On-site in New York City, United States, Monday to Friday on a 2pm to 10pm (Eastern) shift.
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What Nidus pays
Stated by the employer · updated 2026-10-28Researched rate card (stated by the employer), updated 2026-10-28
The Robot Operator posting (New York City, five days a week) states $30 an hour, based on experience and skills (October 28, 2026).
Only 1 of its 1 open roles list a rate, not enough to call any of them typical for Nidus, so the figure above is the researched one. Here is what each kind of work lists:
| Kind of work | Open roles | Rates stated | Highest rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teleoperation | 1 | $30/hr1 rate | $30/hr |
| Role | Work type | Researched pay |
|---|---|---|
| Robot Operator (teleoperation) | Teleoperation | $30/hr |
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Is Nidus legit?
Nidus's own Ashby board verified October 28, 2026 (3 open roles, 1 of them a robot operator).
Does Nidus pay?
Yes. Nidus's own Ashby board verified October 28, 2026 (3 open roles, 1 of them a robot operator). Payouts: Hourly, overtime-eligible work with Nidus; onboarding, training, setup, meetings and session review are paid. The first assignment is expected to last 12 weeks and may be extended.
How much does Nidus pay?
$30 an hour, stated on its operator posting. The Robot Operator posting (New York City, five days a week) states $30 an hour, based on experience and skills (October 28, 2026).
Is Nidus worth it?
Pay at Nidus: $30 an hour, stated on its operator posting. It suits people who want paid on-site shift work at a robot lab rather than flexible remote gigs. Worth knowing: No independent worker rating verified.
How does Nidus pay out?
Hourly, overtime-eligible work with Nidus; onboarding, training, setup, meetings and session review are paid. The first assignment is expected to last 12 weeks and may be extended.
Where is Nidus open to workers?
On-site in New York City, United States, Monday to Friday on a 2pm to 10pm (Eastern) shift.
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