Definition
Teleoperation data is recorded while a person remotely controls a robot to perform a task. It captures the robot's camera views together with the exact movements the operator commanded, which makes it a direct example for the robot to imitate.
Why it matters when licensing company data
Teleoperation produces precise action labels but is slow and expensive, since every hour of data needs an operator and a robot. Robotics teams therefore combine it with cheaper egocentric video of people doing the same work.
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Source
ALOHA: low-cost bimanual teleoperation (Stanford). Definition reviewed November 7, 2026 by Origin Data Partners.