At-Home Household Video Recorder

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About AI Training and Video Data Collection

AI systems learn from examples prepared and reviewed by people. Video data collection captures real-world actions and movements that can help develop more capable AI, including systems designed to understand household activities and physical tasks.

• Remote work completed from your home
• Entry-level opportunity with no prior AI training experience required
• Flexible contractor work supporting an emerging technology field

The Role

OpenTrain is recruiting an At-Home Household Video Recorder to collect first-person video of everyday household chores and specified physical tasks. You will use a compatible smartphone with a head strap or another wearable phone mount to capture wide-camera footage while keeping both hands available.

This is a part-time contractor role requiring 20+ hours per week. Compensation is $10–$15 per hour.

• Work location: At home in an eligible U.S. state
• Experience level: Entry level
• Work type: Contractor and part time
• Language: Strong English comprehension required
• Data type: Video

What You'll Do

You will complete assigned household activities while recording synchronized first-person footage. Careful attention to recording instructions is important so submitted videos meet the project guidelines.

• Record first-person video while completing household chores
• Capture specified physical tasks using a wide-camera smartphone
• Use a head strap or phone mount for hands-free recording
• Perform repetitive household movements safely
• Follow detailed recording requirements and project guidelines
• Submit footage that meets synchronization and quality expectations

Requirements

You must reside in an eligible U.S. state and have access to the required equipment. No previous AI training experience is required, but you must be comfortable with hands-free recording and able to work independently while following detailed instructions.

• Compatible iPhone 12 or later, Google Pixel 6 through 9, or Samsung Galaxy S21 or later
• Suitable wide-camera capability for first-person video capture
• Comfort using a head strap or wearable phone mount
• Physical ability to perform repetitive household movements safely
• Strong English comprehension
• Careful attention to synchronized footage and recording guidelines
• Ability to work independently

Who Should Apply

This role may suit someone who wants to begin contributing to AI training without prior industry experience and who is comfortable recording everyday activities at home. It is especially suitable for applicants who already have the required smartphone equipment, can commit to 20 or more hours per week, and consistently follow detailed instructions.

• People seeking flexible, remote part-time work
• Applicants interested in video-based AI training
• Careful and dependable self-directed workers
• U.S.-based contributors with a compatible smartphone and phone mount

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