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15 October 2026

Sydney start-up paying workers to wear AI glasses to train humanoid robots

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Sydney start-up paying workers to wear AI glasses to train humanoid robots

An apprentice tradie at a construction site is earning an extra $3 an hour to wear AI smart glasses that monitor his work environment. Here’s why.

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